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How to Maintain Balance and Stay Healthy From the Inside Out {Benefits of Probiotics}

October 10, 2016 by lauren.kelly 49 Comments

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Thank you Florastor® Daily Probiotics for sponsoring this post. Visit your local retailer to pick up your bottle of Florastor® Daily Probiotics to complement your active lifestyle!

I truly believe that in order to maintain balance and proper health, you have to get healthy from the inside out.  By this I mean, drinking lots of water, eating lots of fresh fruits and vegetables, limit my sugar intake, get lots of sleep, exercise and take my daily multi-vitamin, fish oil and a probiotic.

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You’ve all heard that saying, “Take care of your body, it’s the only place you have to live”, right?

It might sound cliche, but it’s so true.

There are so many ways to accomplish whatever you define as your “balance”, but I thought I’d share some with you.

  1. Get enough sleep— This is so important, it bears repeating.  Get enough sleep! Sleep plays a crucial role in maintaining good health (both mental and physical), improve memory, increase productivity (duh!) as well as prevent weight gain.  Try to get to bed 15-30 minutes earlier and avoid screen time right before bed.  My favorite thing to help me wind down is to read a book.  I am guaranteed to be out in minutes.
  2.  Drink lots of water— Try to drink at least 64 ounces of water a day.  I usually recommend that you drink half of your body weight in ounces.  For example, if you weigh 130 pounds, you would drink 65 ounces of water a day. Don’t get stressed, that’s only a little more than 4 of those 16 ounce water bottles. Drinking adequate amounts of water not only helps with digestion, helps keep ups full (may prevent weight loss), may boost energy levels and also helps to clear your skin.
  3. Eat at least 5-10 servings of fruit and vegetables a day—That may seem like a lot to some people, but get creative and you can meet that requirement in no time.  Think of salads, crustless quiches, soups, smoothies and stews.  These fruits and veggies are loaded with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that help to keep you healthy and balanced.  This smoothie pictured below contains 2 servings of fruits and 4 servings of vegetables, just in this one smoothie! I also added hemp seeds, chia seeds and plain Greek yogurt for protein.green-smoothie-before-after-collage
  4. Exercise —be active every day.  Whether or not it’s going out for an hour run, walking the dog or dancing around your kitchen, get up and MOVE,  It’s good for your heart health as well as your mood.  Once you finish, you never regret it.  florastor-run2I personally love to run and take bar method classes.  They both allow me to decompress, relieve stress while giving my body a work out at the same time. florastor-stretchI love to stretch after a run (and during a bar method class!) that helps increase blood flow to my muscles and increases my flexibility.  Here I am, pictured above, practicing one of my favorite bar method stretches after a long run.
  5. Take a probiotic daily— Probiotics support “good” live bacteria and yeast that help to promote gut health and improve digestion, strengthen your immune system and support overall health.  I was thrilled to try Florastor® Daily Probiotics as part of my daily routine.

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I am already a huge fan of probiotics, but I have come to learn that they are all not the same.  Many of them contain GMO’s (genetically modified organisms) in them, in the form of maltodextrin.  And that’s the first thing I look for on any probiotic ingredient label.

I was excited to try Florastor as I hadn’t ever used it before.  I checked the ingredient label, and there was no maltodextrin (whew!)  I was also happy to read that Florastor is the only probiotic brand with Saccharomyces boulardii lyo CNCM I-745 which helps restore your natural flora.   Florastor is the best selling probiotic worldwide backed by over 60 years of use and research. Ok, sounds good to me!

So what’s all the hype about with probiotics these days? Probiotics support the “good” bacteria that line your digestive tract. Besides improving digestion and strengthening your immune system, Florastor also helps your body absorb water and nutrients as well as help break down carbs and fiber.

Florastor is also gluten-free, vegetarian and contains non-GMO ingredients.  I love that one serving is only one capsule because many of the types of probiotics I have taken in the past were 2 gigantic pills and besides the fact that you run out of pills faster, they were harder to swallow!

I have been taking Florastor for a few weeks and I feel great.  It’s the perfect addition of maintaining proper health from the inside out.

I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.

How to Maintain Balance and Stay Healthy from the Inside Out from Lauren Kelly Nutrition

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  1. Courtney Whitmore says

    October 11, 2016 at 1:02 pm

    Great tips! Totally bookmarking for those moments when I need a healthy reminder ๐Ÿ™‚

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    • lauren.kelly says

      October 11, 2016 at 1:06 pm

      I love that! Thank you Courtney!

      Reply
  2. Cheryl - Pook's Pantry says

    October 11, 2016 at 1:17 pm

    Great advice!

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    • lauren.kelly says

      October 11, 2016 at 1:19 pm

      Thanks Cheryl!

      Reply
  3. Lynn says

    October 11, 2016 at 3:19 pm

    Great tips and advice. I’m actually printing this out and hanging it on my kitchen wall so it will be staring at me each morning as i walk into my kitchen ๐Ÿ™‚ Thanks!!

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    • lauren.kelly says

      October 11, 2016 at 5:43 pm

      Thanks so much, Lynn!

      Reply
  4. Kelly @ Nosh and Nourish says

    October 11, 2016 at 3:20 pm

    Great tips! And love that pic of you stretching… so important, and you’re the cutest. ๐Ÿ™‚

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    • lauren.kelly says

      October 11, 2016 at 5:42 pm

      Love you, Kelly!!

      Reply
  5. Kristen @A Mind Full MOm says

    October 11, 2016 at 5:14 pm

    Today I was working out by dancing in my kitchen ๐Ÿ™‚ Love that you included that. And love your great advice.

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    • lauren.kelly says

      October 11, 2016 at 5:42 pm

      Yay for dancing, Kristen!

      Reply
  6. Serena says

    October 11, 2016 at 5:16 pm

    Great advice! Thanks for the tips!

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    • lauren.kelly says

      October 11, 2016 at 5:42 pm

      Thank you Serena!

      Reply
  7. Erin @ Texanerin Baking says

    October 11, 2016 at 5:45 pm

    I’ve been wanting to try Florastor! I’ve read great things about them.

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    • lauren.kelly says

      October 11, 2016 at 5:54 pm

      I highly recommend it, Erin!

      Reply
  8. Nicole Taggart says

    October 11, 2016 at 5:46 pm

    I love these tips. I am always looking for balance. I love to reset my eating habits with Whole30, that helps me a lot.

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    • lauren.kelly says

      October 11, 2016 at 5:54 pm

      Everyone’s definition of balance is different, you just have to find what works for you Nicole!

      Reply
  9. DessertForTwo says

    October 11, 2016 at 5:50 pm

    Such great tips here!

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    • lauren.kelly says

      October 11, 2016 at 5:53 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  10. Karyn Granrud says

    October 11, 2016 at 6:13 pm

    Everything you say is great advice, now I just have to start actually following through on that advice. Time always seems so precious and I just don’t always make me a priority. Thanks for the kick in the pants to get off the computer and walk around the block!

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    • lauren.kelly says

      October 11, 2016 at 8:23 pm

      Love that, Karyn!

      Reply
  11. Holly says

    October 11, 2016 at 7:54 pm

    I’m reading this while I’m pedaling away on my desk bike. Gotta get the movement in when I can!
    Great tips Lauren.

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    • lauren.kelly says

      October 11, 2016 at 8:23 pm

      That’s awesome, Holly!

      Reply
  12. The Food Hunter says

    October 11, 2016 at 10:21 pm

    This is an awesome post and very important…sharing!

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    • lauren.kelly says

      October 12, 2016 at 12:03 am

      Thanks so much!

      Reply
  13. Nicole says

    October 11, 2016 at 11:22 pm

    Really great advice! As a new mom, I’m currently struggling with most of the things on this list, but it’s getting better each day. The hardest thing for me right now is getting enough fresh fruit and vegetables, mainly because just getting to the grocery store has been a struggle the last couple of weeks! ๐Ÿ™‚

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    • lauren.kelly says

      October 12, 2016 at 12:03 am

      New moms have to give themselves a break! You are doing a great job, Nicole!

      Reply
  14. Heather Kinnaird says

    October 11, 2016 at 11:35 pm

    this is just what i needed to hear today…not feeling very balanced lately and desperately trying to get it back. thanks for the reminder

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    • lauren.kelly says

      October 12, 2016 at 12:02 am

      I am right there with you Heather, sometimes its difficult to stay balanced!

      Reply
  15. Healthy Seasonal Recipes says

    October 12, 2016 at 12:18 am

    Great tips!! It’s so true that you need to take care of your body from the inside out. And drinks lots of water!!:)

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    • lauren.kelly says

      October 12, 2016 at 12:22 am

      Drink AAAALLLLLLLL the water, Katie ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  16. Kirsten/ComfortablyDomestic says

    October 12, 2016 at 2:19 am

    Great tips! I admit to struggling with numbers 1 & 2 like crazy. I totally blame my kids. Ha! I have no problem with the rest of them, but I need to work on vigilance about the sleep and hydration tips.

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    • lauren.kelly says

      October 12, 2016 at 8:42 pm

      I blame a lot on my kids, Kirsten ๐Ÿ˜‰

      Reply
  17. Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

    October 12, 2016 at 2:26 am

    Great tips! And I agree, probiotics are super important. I actually make my own kefir daily for a fresh dose of live probiotics.

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    • lauren.kelly says

      October 12, 2016 at 8:42 pm

      That’s awesome, Kimberly!

      Reply
  18. Megan @ MegUnprocessed says

    October 12, 2016 at 4:18 am

    A marvelous resource! We truly need to find our balance.

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    • lauren.kelly says

      October 12, 2016 at 8:41 pm

      Thanks Megan!

      Reply
  19. Kim Beaulieu says

    October 12, 2016 at 5:16 am

    I don’t stretch enough, but I love probiotics. I feel much better when I take them.

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    • lauren.kelly says

      October 12, 2016 at 8:41 pm

      Me too Kim!

      Reply
  20. Brandy | Nutmeg Nanny says

    October 12, 2016 at 5:01 pm

    These are good healthy life tips for everyone! I’m definitely going to have to try this Probiotic out!

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    • lauren.kelly says

      October 12, 2016 at 8:41 pm

      Thanks Brandy!

      Reply
  21. Katrina @ In Katrina's Kitchen says

    October 12, 2016 at 7:35 pm

    Great tips! I use a probiotics and I just started my kids on one this year too.

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    • lauren.kelly says

      October 12, 2016 at 8:41 pm

      Yes, I give them to my kids too, Katrina!

      Reply
  22. Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes says

    October 12, 2016 at 11:25 pm

    I love all of these tips! If this isn’t motivation to get healthy, I don’t know what is!

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    • lauren.kelly says

      October 12, 2016 at 11:35 pm

      Thanks Ashley!

      Reply
  23. Jen | Baked by an Introvert says

    October 12, 2016 at 11:29 pm

    This is so great! Thank you for sharing your tips for inner health!

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    • lauren.kelly says

      October 12, 2016 at 11:35 pm

      Thanks Jen!

      Reply
  24. Johnna says

    October 12, 2016 at 11:59 pm

    Fantastic tips! The upcoming months are the most challenging for me, I’ll put this to good use.

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    • lauren.kelly says

      October 13, 2016 at 12:06 am

      Yes, I think these months are challenging for everyone, Johnna!

      Reply
  25. Angie | Big Bear's Wife says

    October 13, 2016 at 3:05 pm

    I love that quote and that smoothie! Such great advice!

    Reply

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