We all want to be healthy but exploring information about how to be healthy can be overwhelming, confusing, and sometimes conflicting. Here at nochtli®, we strive to simplify ways to maintain physical and mental health by breaking down the information into six steps, one of which involves incorporating 2 ounces of nochtli Wellness into your daily routine to enhance overall wellness.

It can be challenging to maintain a healthy lifestyle on top of hectic schedules and everyday obligations, and even more difficult to change unhealthy habits. However, do not despair! Below is a list of small changes that can make a large impact on overall health and well-being!

Secrets for a healthier lifestyle:

1.    Limit the ingestion of toxins. Toxins can be absorbed through alcohol, cigarettes, and the most common, disease generating junk food. Junk food digests rapidly, so little to no calories are burned; and in addition, junk food stimulates your brain, causing you to crave more junk food. Also, consumed in abundance, they can destroy metabolism. Consider cutting back or limiting processed foods that contain added sugars such as high-fructose corn syrup and sucrose. 

2.    Feed your body with real food. Choose real foods that are unprocessed. Real food such as fish, nuts, fruits, and vegetables are packed with important nutrients and antioxidants which provide vitamins and minerals to achieve optimal health for both your body and your brain.

3.    Eat less sugar. Glucose levels are linked to brain functions such as learning, memory, and thinking. Too much sugar will increase your glucose level which causes inflammation to not only the body but also to the brain. This can be destructive to the brain, resulting in reduced cognitive function, attention, and memory.

4.    Exercise and lift weights. Exercise not only improves physical appearance, it also ensures that your brain, body, and hormones function optimally. Exercising helps to improve memory by reducing stress and anxiety, and it also improves sleep quality and overall mood. Lifting weights decreases blood sugar and improves cholesterol. It also increases growth hormones which improve your overall well-being. As little as 120 minutes a week will improve your brain and body.

5.    Quality sleep. Studies show that sleep is extremely important to your overall health. Not enough sleep correlates with numerous diseases, including heart disease, obesity, and a weakened immune system. Adults should aim to receive 7 to 9 hours of sleep each night. Getting enough sleep will improve your overall physical and mental well-being.

6.    Prickly pear supplement. Consuming 2 ounces of nochtli SuperiorFruit supplements (such as nochtli Wellness) on a daily basis. nochtli Wellness is made with 99% prickly pear and nopal cactus ingredients which can help you reach your goal of optimal health. Not only does prickly pear and nopal supplements balance your glucose levels and maintain cholesterol levels, they may also protect cells from damage and promote healthy cell growth.*

Summary

While it is difficult to change unhealthy habits on top of an already busy schedule, consider taking small steps towards a healthier lifestyle such as limiting the ingestion of toxics (ie. alcohol and junk food); eating real food versus processed food; reducing the intake of sugar; increasing exercise/activity level; and getting adequate sleep! Additionally, be sure to incorporate 2 ounces of nochtli Wellness into your daily routine because nochtli SuperiorFruit supplements (made from 99% prickly pear) are fast acting and will help to jump start a happier and healthier you!*

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Our products are not intended to treat, diagnose, cure, or prevent any disease.