New Year’s Wellness: Prioritizing Personal Self-Care, Health and Nutrition
A recent survey of 2,200 women aged 18–55 conducted on behalf of Bayer revealed that nearly 60% of women planned to create at least one New Year’s resolution this year, and more than two-thirds of them are focusing their resolutions on self-care.
The key to staying motivated is keeping obtainable goals in reach to set you up for long-term success.
Bristow shares five tips to add to your 2025 wellness checklist for you and your families.
Adding great nutrition does not have to be boring, different colors of fruits and vegetables add different nutrients to your day. Consider this: Instead of focusing on what you should remove from your diet, think about what you could add for better health. Making sure to add a variety of colors of fruits and vegetables into your meals or snacks is a simple way to get more variation in your nutrition.
There are a lot of exciting things happening in plant breeding to make fruits and vegetables more convenient and appealing. My family and I LOVE snacking peppers and snacking tomatoes. We’ll eat them while preparing dinner or even add them to our kids' lunchboxes.
I recommend a food first approach that includes getting a diverse diet full of fruits and vegetables (of all varieties) as well as getting food across all food groups. For those who may not be getting the proper dietary diversity they need, I suggest exploring if a multivitamin can help you fill nutrient gaps. Everyone’s nutritional needs are different, but Bayer’s One A Day® Multivitamins are specifically designed for various ages, genders, and health goals; available for men, women, teens, and the best part, they also come in gummy form! As always, be sure to check with your primary care provider to ensure you're making the best choice for you and your family.
Finding ways to stay active can feel challenging, but the key is to choose activities you enjoy. When exercise feels fun, you’ll be more likely to stick with it. Start small, try standing at your desk or inviting a neighbor for a walk. For 45% of women surveyed, the hardest part of staying consistent with a New Year’s Resolution is from a lack of motivation. Try Including others in your wellness journey to help you stay accountable.
Don’t forget those important health check-ups! Be sure to schedule routine doctor appointments with regular blood work to assess to help understand your risk for heart and kidney disease, and prostate cancer risk. For women over 40, remember to schedule your routine mammogram to screen for breast cancer. Regular check-ups can help catch potential issues and ensure you stay on track for a healthy year ahead.
Expired medications may lose their effectiveness, and it’s better to be prepared than caught off guard. The new year is a great time to take inventory and restock the essentials like pain relievers, allergy medications, digestive aids, and cold and flu essentials.
