This month, I am on radio and TV programs across the country sharing my healthy tips to ring in the new year!
Tip 1: Cook more meals at home
So many people have health and wellness focused goals on their list of New Year’s resolutions, but it can be intimidating to know where and how to start! When I am cooking at home, I am always turning to pantry staples to add a convenient, flavorful boost to dishes. Bush’s Sidekicks add that flavor boost and make it easy to kick off the New Year right. Sidekicks are the best quality beans available in a pre-seasoned and slow-simmered savory sauce, so you don’t have to do the work. Listen to this … according to several food trend reports, plant-based diets featuring real plants and plant protein are going to be all the buzz in 2024. Bush’s Sidekicks are a delicious, easy source of plant-based protein and fiber that can help give any meal a boost. I also love how versatile they can be. It can be used as a ready-to-go side or an add-on to boost any meal from grain bowls, taco meals or as a side to chicken and rice – it’s never been easier to add more bean goodness to your meal.
Tip 2: Eat more protein
One of my favorite healthy eating hacks is to make sure you’re eating enough protein. Protein is an important part of a healthy diet—it can help you feel more satisfied after a meal and supports muscle growth and repair. However, for some people, it can be hard to get enough. Protein powders are an easy and convenient way to increase your protein intake, and Vega Original Protein is an option that I trust. When it comes to finding a delicious plant-based protein, Vega Original Protein is the best way to get more for your dollar. It’s a great price and each serving has 25g of protein, zero sugar, and 3g of fiber. Even better, Vega Original Protein is rich & creamy– so it’s a seriously delicious way to get more protein into your daily diet. Add to a smoothie, overnight oats, or just enjoy on its own as a shake. Whatever your nutrition goals are for 2024, incorporating Vega Original is the perfect addition to your routine.
Tip 3: Don’t forget about financial health
Financial goals are a top priority in the new year and often fall to the wayside as the year passes by. Oportun is an app that can make reaching your financial goals feel effortless and help you stay on track without having to put in the hard work. If you are not familiar with them, Oportun is a mission-driven fintech focused on helping members save without thinking about it and borrow when needed. The Oportun app takes a personalized and automated approach to savings, helping you make progress on your savings goals when you can afford it. Just connect your checking account and set your custom savings goals. The app will learn your spending habits and expenses, automatically allocating money here and there to your goals in a way you will hardly notice. You can start saving for anything from an emergency fund to a much-deserved summer vacation or a down payment for a car – whatever matters most to you right now. Oportun is available for download on Apple and Android Devices and free for 30 days and $5 per month thereafter.
