Six steps, and one recipe, towards better health!
Let’s be honest. Loads of us made some positive, and pretty substantial, New Year’s resolutions. How’s that going? Yip … us too. The stress of day-to-day life set in, the resolutions fell by the wayside leaving behind feelings of guilt and failure.
Let’s start again, with small steps. Little positive changes. Here are half a dozen we think are doable. And there’s a lovely healthy recipe, too.
Layered Tetley Green Tea Spring Smoothie
You’ll need: 2 x thinly sliced frozen bananas, 1 cup each frozen strawberries and frozen pineapple, 1/2 teaspoon of grated ginger, 1 teaspoon of beetroot powder, 1x Tetley + Peach & Orange flavoured Green teabag
To make: Steep the green tea in a cup of boiling water and set it aside to cool. Add 1 frozen banana (sliced), 1 teaspoon of beetroot powder and 1 cup of frozen Strawberries into a high-power blender. Add half a cup of the green tea into the blender and process until it’s a smooth thick puree. Pour the smoothie evenly into two glasses until it’s half full, then place in the fridge. Rinse the blender. Combine the leftover green tea, frozen banana, pineapple and grated ginger in the blender and blend until smooth. Remove the glasses from the fridge and pour the pineapple layer on top. Garnish as desired and enjoy!
Tetley has launched two new Green teas that are fortified with added vitamins. These variants merge popular, fresh flavours and added vitamins to offer even more reasons to drink green tea. The new Tetley + Mango flavoured green tea is fortified with Vitamin B5, while the Tetley+ Peach & Orange flavoured version contains added Vitamin C.
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1. Get walking
There’s no need to start running marathons, but exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. This can be as simple as opting to take the stairs instead of the lift, or joining a neighbourhood walking group. This is also a great opportunity to socialise with friends, making it good for body and soul!
2. Get some sleep
Aim to get at least seven hours of sleep a day to improve one’s mood, appearance, and health! There has been lots of research done on sleep, and insufficient sleep has been linked to several health problems, from Type 2 diabetes to cancer.
3. Avoid over-eating
A simple trick to avoid eating too much in one sitting is to drink a glass of water or Tetley Green Tea before each meal. Other ways to decrease overeating include using a smaller plate to avoid taking too much food, and waiting at least 10 minutes after eating. This gives the stomach time to tell the brain that there is sufficient food – no seconds needed!
4. Stay hydrated
It’s important to get into the habit of staying hydrated, rather than just drinking water when it’s hot, as the body requires around 2 litres a day. This means keeping a bottle of water or a homemade Tetley Green iced tea or smoothie close at hand throughout the day.
5. Include a cup of Green Tea
Just a single cup of Tetley Green Tea can make a massive difference to one’s well-being, as it comes with an amazing number of health benefits. In fact, one cup has at least double the number of antioxidants than an apple. These are the damage-fighting elements that clean out the system!
6. Digital detox
Too much time on devices and catching up on social media can be harmful for mental health. Ditch the phone or tablet and relax in a bubble bath, or read a good book. Let the mind wander and take a break from comparisons with curated and filtered feeds!
