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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

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…]