Healthy Morning Habits Experts Recommend

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Morning routine

Having a healthy morning routine is likely to benefit you for the whole day. Starting your day by eating right, meditating or exercising sets the right tone for the rest of the day.

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First, eat right

There are many things that you can do to make your mornings healthier. Nutrition definitely comes first. A well-fed body can enable you to function efficiently throughout the day.

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Nuts/ Fresh fruit

Nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar recommends eating soaked raisins and kesar within 15 minutes of rising. You can also have a handful of soaked almonds, black raisins or a banana first thing in the morning.

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... Health benefits

Starting your day with soaked nuts like amonds or soaked rasins, a banana or any other fruit, can reduce period pain, prevent constipation, improve skin quality, reduce fizzy hair, and improve hormonal balance.

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Avoid Tea/Coffee

Drink water after having nuts or a fruit. Avoid having tea or coffee on an empty stomach. It can make you feel stressed, which one may mistake for feeling awake and/or energised.

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... Know the risk

Starting your day with a stimulant like tea, coffee or cigarette can increase heart rate, says Rujuta Diwekar. It can hamper fat burning. Caffeine, if had on an empty stomach, can also lead to acidity.

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Meditate

Meditation helps in keeping the mind focused, calms nerves and supports inner peace. Meditation is a stress-busting activity that can align your mind and body.

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Exercise

Exercising in the morning can improve blood circulation and can make you feel energised throughout the day. Regular exercise can help you lose weight and become fitter and stronger.

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Homemade breakfast

Having a filling, nutritious, hot and homemade breakfast can give a healthy kickstart to your day. Poha, ajwain parantha, idli and moong dal cheela can be good options.

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