As the school year begins, we thought we would share three important tips to ensure a healthy and vibrant start.

Keep eating fresh foods.

During the summer months, the abundance of locally produced vegetables and fresh fruits encourages us to consume many of these foods in their natural form, thus keeping our cells happy and healthy. As the colder months arrive, it is important to continue to consume these foods as much as possible in the form Mother Nature provides us – that is, not transformed – in order to take full advantage of their nutritional value. This latter plays an important role in our energy levels and our immune system.

And here’s good news: several local producers offer us many different kinds of vegetables during the fall months.

Reduce your schedule.

With the return to school and work, many people tend to overload their schedule and that of their families. Music classes on Monday, yoga on Tuesdays, EnerJ Fit on Wednesdays, spinning on Thursdays, hockey and skating on Saturdays and Sundays and homework every evening…. Phew!

All of these fun activities are great, but remember that there are only 24 hours in a day. Plan to reserve a few hours to ”do nothing”, which is very good for your health and for those you love.

Children’s lunch boxes … with your children.

Back to school is, of course, synonymous with the return of lunch boxes.

To make lunch box preparation a pleasant task that leads to good nourishment, be sure to take some time with your children on the weekend to plan a menu for the week. Then involve your children, even at a young age, in the preparation of their meals. Be sure to have wholesome foods available and then accompany them in making good choices to complete their lunch box. This small exercise will help you empower your child or children for years to come.Check out www.kidseatgreat.com We wish you and your family a happy and healthy start to the school year.

By the same authors: Nature: one of our best allies for our overall health (Click the image below)