Don't kid yourself.
Eating healthy and balanced meals will be more expensive than buying a packet of instant soup.
On the other hand, more requirements in the quality of your diet and your lifestyle will increase your quality of life.
Therefore, they are investments that are really worth it.
But, for families on a budget, eating healthier and improving their lifestyle are big challenges.
In addition, with the current economic context, there is little room for maneuver to allow for deviations, however beneficial they may be.
So, quickly discover 5 easy and effective ways to improve your health on a tight budget.
One of the first things to (re)discover are fermented vegetables . A healthy body is closely linked to a regular consumption of vegetables.
The fermentation of vegetables increases their nutritional properties (this is mainly due to the process of assimilation). In addition, fermentation allows vegetables to be stored longer.
Consuming fermented vegetables has a considerable benefit:it regulates the levels of "bad" yeasts and bacteria that live in our body.
Indeed, lactic acid produces bacteria (lactobacilli) which alter the pH level of the intestines.
Therefore, the yeasts and bacteria in our body are maintained at optimum levels, thus avoiding the risk of proliferation.
A healthy digestive tract is of the utmost importance if one wishes to improve one's health.
Sauerkraut is the perfect example of a fermented food.
It is an excellent source of many vitamins, minerals, enzymes, probiotics (ie yeast and bacteria), fiber, and antioxidants.
In addition, it is really an inexpensive food.
The price to nutrition ratio is hard to beat! You can even try fermenting the cabbage yourself, at home!
Grounding is another low-cost method that can be remarkably beneficial.
Creating a connection with the electrical energy of the earth promotes well-being.
There are two explanations for this phenomenon. On the one hand, the electrical energy of the earth resonates with our own electrical field.
On the other hand, an earthing helps to discharge pollution due to electromagnetic fields.
The grounding can improve health in several ways:it acts on inflammation, sleep, mood, vigor, and the immune system.
Here's the most effective way to ground yourself:put your skin in direct contact with grass, dirt, sand, or any other organic material.
Most people prefer hands and feet. Maintain this contact with the earth for 20 to 30 minutes a day (the longer the better).
If weather conditions prevent you from grounding, perhaps consider a long-term investment in grounding equipment.
This type of equipment offers a substitution for grounding outdoors and only costs you pennies a day. You can find some here.
The miraculous virtues of vitamin D make it an essential treatment for the prevention of cancer. 77% of cancers are prevented by using only vitamin D.
Vitamin D is also used to relieve depression, for good bone health, to improve brain function, for heart health and for many other benefits.
To intensify the absorption and storage of vitamin D (it can be stored for up to 3 months), expose yourself to the sun.
Take advantage of the sunniest times of the day to expose your body (at a minimum, arms and legs) for 15 to 30 minutes each day.
During the winter months, consult your doctor to consider vitamin D3 / K2 supplement treatment in ampoules:it is remarkably effective and inexpensive.
Water constitutes about 70% of the human body.
It is therefore logical that the purity and nutrients of the water are factors of the utmost importance.
Drinking water from a clean, mineral-rich source is one of the best ways to improve your overall health.
This is why it is necessary to ensure the quality and origin of the water that we consume (for example, tap water, bottled water, etc.).
In France, we are lucky to have high quality tap water. You can also check for yourself the water quality by region on the ministry's website here.
Know that the best water you can drink is that which comes from a certified source, without risk of environmental contamination.
It is easily absorbed and has a high oxygen and mineral content. In fact, it is the water that water purifiers try to reproduce.
If good quality spring water isn't available near you, invest in a filter that removes harmful contaminants.
It is true that it is an investment, but in the long term, it will really benefit your health.
We recommend Brita on-tap water filters, which are cheaper to use than carafe filters.
For millennia, meditation has been practiced as a path to enlightenment and understanding of the universe.
Regardless of your opinion on these 2 subjects, meditation is a therapeutic exercise that has recognized benefits for the body and mind.
These benefits are not the least:improvement of the reaction of the immune system, reduction of stress and increase in cognitive abilities.
Taking just 10 minutes a day to sit comfortably, in silence or while listening to meditation music, can do you a lot of good.
And it's 100% free!
In addition to these 5 tips to improve your health, take care not to consume products high in sugar, processed foods, gluten, refined grains, and alcohol.
