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Living better in 2019
A new year is the perfect opportunity to
take a fresh look at your life and re-evaluate
what you’d like to accomplish - both
physically and mentally - during the coming
year.
From committing to healthier habits
like eating better, drinking more water
and sticking to a workout routine to discovering
new ways to be your best self
and giving up a bad habit or two, some
simple tips and products can help you
take action toward boosting your overall
well-being and reaching your resolutions.
To fi nd more tips and tricks for improving
your life this year, visit eLivingToday.
com.
Healthy Hydration
When considering a New Year’s resolution
to drink more water, a commitment
to drinking cleaner, healthier and
great-tasting water is essential. Consider
using the easy-to-install PUR Advanced
Faucet Filtration System to fi ll up a reusable
water bottle, make smoothies, wash
fruits and vegetables and more. It’s certifi
ed to reduce more than 70 contaminants,
including 99 percent of lead - more
than any other brand, according to NSF.
Learn more at PUR.com.
Be Your Best Self
If you feel as though you aren’t truly
who you want to be, or if you dream of
a better life, now is the time to turn your
dream into reality with “Best Self” by
Mike Bayer. Chock-full of revealing quizzes
and provocative questionnaires, the
book can empower you to embrace your
authenticity, acknowledge what is holding
you back and help you break through
to live a passionate life to the fullest. Find
more information at CoachMikeBayer.
com/Book.
Sized for a Snack
Put a plant-positive twist on new year’s
resolutions by snacking on nutritious
foods like Kale and Quinoa Bites from
Yves Veggie Cuisine. Ideal for sharing
with friends and family or as a quick
snack, just pop in the oven for 10 minutes
to enjoy a crispy, tasty bite that’s gluten
free, low in fat and a good source of
fi ber. With two superfoods joining forces,
the bite-sized treat can help keep appetites
at bay without sacrifi cing fl avor. Find
additional healthy snacking ideas at yvesveggie.
com.
Sip a Protein-Packed Shake
One of the diffi culties in healthy eating
is getting great-tasting lean protein.
For an easier nutritional choice, consider
Premier Protein’s 11-ounce shakes,
packed with lean protein ideal for breakfast
on-the-go, an aft ernoon snack or
a post-workout boost. Th ey contain 30
grams of protein, 160 calories and 1 gram
of sugar. Available in earth-fi rst packaging,
the shakes feature a resealable plantbased
cap derived from sugarcane. Visit
premierprotein.com for more information.
Fiber-Filled Flavor
For a protein- and fi ber-rich snack low
in sugar, Atkins Protein Wafer Crisps
provide a light and crispy texture for
a surprisingly fi lling treat. Whether it’s
for a grab-and-go snack or aft ernoon
pick-me-up, the wafer crisps boast 10-11
grams of protein, 4-5 grams of fi ber and
1 gram of sugar with three fl avor profi les
to choose from: Peanut Butter, Chocolate
Mint and Lemon Vanilla. Find additional
nutritious snacking options at Atkins.
com.
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