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Three Orange Naturals Products to Maximize Men’s Health #ONatural

June 22, 2016 by Kathryn Leave a Comment

One of the main reasons I’ve managed to improve my own health lately is because of my fiancé. He’s been passionate about his well-being and when I see him running every day, doing yoga and coming up with tasty and healthy meal ideas, it’s only natural that I join in as well. He turned thirty this year and so his body’s health requirements are starting to change a bit. Luckily, Orange Naturals is there for him with products to help him feel his best for years to come! If you want to ensure the special man in your life has the vitamins and minerals his body needs, these three products are a great place to start:

Prostate Health – Do not let the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) take over your life! Symptoms of BPH include weak urine flow, incomplete voiding and frequent urination (day or night). Prostate Health with saw palmetto can promote seamless sleepful nights!
ND Shake for Men – The first nutrient dense shake customized for a man’s unique physiological needs. It combines a professionally formulated men’s multivitamin with a blend of 18g plant protein, greens, superfruits and fibre. It also includes nutrients specific to men’s health, such as cinnamon to keep blood sugar levels in check, lycopene for prostate health and CoQ10 for maintaining heart health.
CoQ10 – As we age, our ability to produce CoQ10 on our own is reduced. Taking a supplement may be critical for heart health. It also helps to prevent migraine headaches!

Of course, eating healthy, regular exercise and a good night’s sleep are also crucial to overall health. So doing thirty minutes of cardio exercise three times a week, eating a high protein, high fibre diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables and getting at least eight hours of sleep each night are a must!

Looking for more tips on men’s health? Visit the ONatural blog for great articles on how to help the men in your life look and feel their best, as well as tasty recipes, family health tips and so much more! And for even more health advice and information, subscribe to the ONatural newsletter!

Since my fiancé and I are taking a family cruise at the end of the month, feeling healthy and fit before we leave is a goal for both of us. And thanks to a healthy lifestyle and a little help from Orange Naturals, I’m sure we’ll both be in peak shape when we set sail! Check out the full selection of vitamins, minerals and supplements from Orange Natural to help maximize your health, and make this summer the healthiest one yet!

Disclosure: I am part of the Orange Naturals Mom Ambassador Program and I receive special perks as part of my affiliation with this group. The opinions on this blog are my own.

3 Simple Daily Habits to Improve Overall Health #ONatural

May 17, 2016 by Kathryn 2 Comments

About six months ago, I officially reached the point of being in the worst shape of my life. I’d moved from a small town to a small city and as a result, I was suddenly driving everywhere instead of walking. I was having a few too many glasses of wine on the weekend, and then eating way too much when I’d lost my usual restraint. And to top all that off, I was also sleeping less since my boys had a long bus ride to school and I had to be up at six to make their lunches and get them ready to leave.

After coasting along unhealthily for a few months, I knew it was time to make a change. But I also knew that if I tried anything too drastic, I wouldn’t stick with it. So a few months ago, I added some simple, easy-to-maintain habits to my daily life. And while I obviously haven’t had amazing and drastic results, I have lost weight and inches, I have more energy and I finally feel like myself again. These are three of the daily habits I added to help ensure I was living healthier. [Read more…]

Make 2016 the Best Year Yet with Orange Naturals-Giveaway #ONatural

January 14, 2016 by Kathryn 82 Comments

I’ve never really been one to make New Year’s resolutions because I find that so often they’re approached with an “all or nothing” mentality. Instead, I set a few goals that I can work towards throughout the year, then evaluate my success when the year ends. I try to set goals for all the different aspects of my life: career, family, travel and health.

This year, with my 35th birthday just a few weeks away, health is a big focus for the upcoming year. Since moving to a city townhouse, my daily walks to run errands and take my boys to school have been eliminated. And that means my exercise level has gone way down. Plus, with takeout places now just minutes away, I’ve been eating out a little more than I’d like. So the new year is the perfect time for me to take charge and improve my health once and for all!

First off, I’m committing to exercising three times a week. As much as I’d prefer to set the goal of exercising every day, I think that trying to do too much too soon is likely to lead to giving up on the entire idea. But three days of doing a half-hour walk on the treadmill followed by half an hour of yoga is an easier commitment that I know I’ll be able to maintain. [Read more…]

Helping Broken Bones Heal Faster with 3 Simple Tips #ONatural

November 26, 2015 by Kathryn 17 Comments

I’ve never had a broken bone in my life and up until just a week ago, neither had either of my boys. But last Friday, I got an unexpected call from the school letting me know that my oldest son had been hurt on the playground and couldn’t move his arm. I rushed to the school, took Zackary to the hospital and soon discovered that both of his wrist bones were broken. Now, Zackary is in a cast for about a month and of course, my goal is to ensure that he heals as fast as possible. After some reading and research, these are the three methods I’m using to help my son recover:

Optimal Nutrition

One of the things I was most surprised to learn is that plenty of protein is one of the most important aspects of healing a broken bone. Because bones are made of living protein, getting enough each day is essential in helping a broken bone heal. Additionally, adequate amounts of calcium, zinc, magnesium, Vitamin C and Vitamin D are a must for rebuilding strong bones. That’s why Zackary’s been starting every day with ND Shake Kids for breakfast since getting his cast. Packed with plant protein, healthy fat, antioxidants and all the vitamins and minerals a child needs, it’s an easy way for me to be sure he’s getting everything he needs to heal. Plus, Zackary loves them! [Read more…]

Three Ways You Should Make Time for Yourself on Mother’s Day and All Year Long-Giveaway #ONatural

May 12, 2015 by Kathryn 95 Comments

With Mother’s Day just having passed, moms around Canada finally had the chance to kick back and enjoy some much-needed rest and relaxation. And having recharged a bit myself, I’ve realized that moms have a very common tendency of putting themselves last. But when it comes to being a parent, taking care of ourselves means more time, energy and patience to deal with our kids. A happy, healthy mom makes the entire family stronger!

I’ve always been bad for neglecting my own needs in favour of my boys, but over the last year or so, I’ve really made a conscious effort to change that and the difference in my energy and patience levels have been amazing! In my opinion, these are three things that every mom should be making time for:

Make Time for Breakfast

The importance of breakfast has been proven time and time again, yet still so many women wake up, pour a cup of coffee, make a meal for their children and never take a bite themselves. I was one of the absolute worst culprits for this, even months after making regular breakfast one of my goals. I’ve finally managed to get into the routine thanks to two things: Orange Naturals ND Shake for Women and the MyFitnessPal app. Whipping up a quick shake in the morning is so easy with the help of my immersion blender, a little fruit, some yogurt, milk or even just water. My personal favourite combination is a Chocolate Strawberry Shake made with ½ cup of frozen strawberries, ½ cup of plain yogurt, ½ cup of milk and two scoops of ND Shake for Women Chocolate. Yet even with such a tasty breakfast to anticipate, I’d sometimes get rushed and skip breakfast anyways. The MyFitnessPal app made all the difference. A morning notification to provide me with motivation to record my breakfast on the app has helped me keep the habit once and for all, while the shakes give me energy that lasts all day! [Read more…]

My Top 3 Health and Wellness Goals for 2015-Giveaway #ONatural

January 14, 2015 by Kathryn 121 Comments

While I don’t usually make specific New Year’s Resolutions, January for me has always been a time to reflect on the successes of the past year and make new goals for the year ahead. This year, there are a few different aspects of my life that I aim to improve and one of those is my health and fitness level.

I’m at a healthy weight overall, but I know that there are many nutritional areas I could improve and since I’ll soon be turning 34, ensuring good health is only going to get more and more important as the years go by. So for 2015, these are my top three health and fitness goals:

1. Exercise

I have to admit that exercising regularly is never something I’ve enjoyed. And for the most part I haven’t really needed to do it either since I walk or bike when running errands and live a fairly active lifestyle overall. But with my boys growing older and gaining more independence, I find I’m not moving around as much as I used to. That’s why for 2015, I’ve decided that in addition to my daily physical activity, I will do at least 30 minutes of strength-training three times a week. My daily errands may give me the cardio workout I need, but they aren’t very effective at building muscle! [Read more…]

Start Your Day Right with Nutrient-Packed Berry Blast Bran Muffins

October 31, 2014 by Kathryn 45 Comments

Thanksgiving is the official kick-off of the holiday season for most families and ours is no exception. But between the colder weather, the extra treats and the decrease in time spent outdoors, it’s also the season when colds and flues start to attack with a vengeance. And that’s certainly been the case this year! My oldest son coming home from school with a cough has gradually led to every single member of our family spending at least a day in bed with a fever and a hacking cough.

Now that we’re all pretty much recovered, I know I need to do more to ensure we’re getting proper nutrition during the holiday months. Since a good breakfast is always a great place to start, I decided to create a hearty, nutrient-rich muffin recipe that would help my boys start the day off with plenty of energy and plenty of nutrients too!

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Keeping the Family Healthy with Tangy Yogurt Fruit Shakes

September 27, 2014 by Kathryn 2 Comments

With both my boys in school for full days this year, we’ve embraced the back-to-school routine pretty happily. My oldest, between extra-curricular activities and playing with friends, is often out of the house more than he is in it during the week. And my youngest, despite some worries on my part, absolutely loves Kindergarten and can’t wait to get there on his school days.

But while everyone is enjoying most of the things the busy fall season has to offer, it does have a downside and that is germs! In fact, I’ve almost come to expect that both my boys will catch some type of cold after starting school, because going from a fairly solitary summer to a class of twenty or more kids just seems to make that inevitable. Sure enough, this year was no exception. I returned from a recent trip to find Zackary with a fever and a hacking cough. The next week, Benjamin had the same symptoms.

My boys are naturally hearty and colds never keep them down for long. This year, though, I’m ready to help them get over those sicknesses even faster thanks to the fabulous products from Orange Naturals. From nutritional supplements to tinctures and homeopathics for specific symptoms, the company has everything I might need to help my boys feel better. [Read more…]