How to Change Up Your Routine to Hit Your Health Goals

With the festive season done and dusted, it’s time to get back on track with your health goals. And we’re not talking about crash diets or other fitness fads. Aside from staying active, you can also incorporate health and wellness products that’ll boost your well-being.

From superfood supplement drinks to nutritious condiments, find out which local Made With Passion products suit your needs best.

Let’s be honest: changing our eating habits can be tough. It’s not easy to break routine. And diets, to many of us, usually means scary juice cleanses or bland meals. But eating clean doesn’t equate to eating foods with no flavour or taste.

Enter Lilo: a homegrown food company that aims to add flavour to your meals sans MSG, salt or preservatives. Their products are made with natural ingredients and don't compromise on nutrition, taste and satisfaction. The Premium Powders Bottle Set – comprising 100 percent premium ikan bilis, mushroom, scallop, and white bait powders – is the perfect accompaniment for you to cook healthy and nutritious meals. Simply add a dash (or mix the powders together) to your dishes for an added boost of tantalising flavours.

For those who enjoy a good curry or stew, opt for organic cooking pastes that are just as healthy and tasty. Check out Mekhala Living’s line of cooking pastes inspired by Singapore’s most iconic flavours. The Taste Of Singapore is a delicious trio of rendang, laksa, and roasted chilli sambal ready-to-cook pastes. With these certified organic, vegan, and gluten-free cooking pastes, you can easily whip up healthy yet delicious renditions of your favourite local dishes, guilt-free!

It’s 3am in the morning and you can’t seem to fall asleep. Fret not, because you’re not alone. According to the 2021 Philips global sleep survey, the world isn’t getting enough sleep – with 45 percent of global consumers reporting that the time they spend fully asleep has decreased since the pandemic.

Stress, anxiety, too much screen time and other factors can cause insomnia. And we can all use some help to catch up on more sleep.

For a good night’s rest, look for products with ingredients that can help promote a healthier sleep cycle. Herbal Pharm Nite Trimzzz combines powerful ingredients such magnesium, Ashwagandha and melatonin to promote quality sleep. In addition, it is also formulated with CLA and L-Carnitine to help maximise fat-burning, while boosting energy levels. You'll wake up feeling refreshed and energised each morning.

Sleep also plays a big part in our complexion. When you’re not sleeping well, it’ll show on your skin. Kinohimitsu’s Collagen Nite is the beauty sleep you’re searching for in a bottle. Formulated with marine collagen, bird’s nest extract, spinach and green tea extract, and other potent ingredients, this handy supplement drink comes with an array of benefits – it promotes a healthier complexion for that enviable, well-rested glow, while supporting relaxation and improving sleep quality.

Our gut health has a much bigger influence on our body than we think; it affects our mental state, immunity, weight and even complexion. Here's one way to ensure that our digestive system is well taken care of: Gut-friendly supplements.

Probiotics are essential in maintaining balance within your digestive system. The live “good” bacteria and yeasts aid digestion and nutrient absorption, and they also support your immune function. Add Trulife Digesti·Pro Adults Probiotics to your diet for the ideal dose of probiotic goodness. This multi-species formula contains 35 billion colony-forming units (CFUs) of probiotic strains per capsule. Simply take one to two capsules a day to reduce any digestive discomfort and support your immune health.

Some of us also experience uncomfortable bowel movements like bloating, constipation or diarrhoea. These moments don’t just cause minor discomfort, but they can sometimes make us feel unwell and affect our day. As its name suggests, the Herbal Farm Colon Cleanzer is formulated to flush out toxins that accumulate in your gut and intestines. It contains a proprietary blend of natural ingredients – all designed to reduce bloating, regulate hunger and aid healthy digestion.

If there’s anything the pandemic has taught us, it’s the importance of a strong immune system. Besides staying active and getting a good night’s rest, adding immune-boosting foods – be it supplement capsules, vitamins or tonics – to your diet can be beneficial for your overall health.

How do certain foods boost your immune system? They usually consist of a powerful combination of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that supply essential nutrients to the body and protect you against illnesses. Kinohimitsu Superfood+ fits the bill perfectly – it contains seven colours of whole plant-based ingredients added with prebiotics, lutein, wheatgrass, spirulina and other potent ingredients. Drink up this complete nutritional beverage to enjoy a myriad of health benefits such as improved immunity and gastrointestinal health, reduced cholesterol, and stronger teeth and bones (just to name a few!).

And if you want something that packs a punch, the FreshJoy Gac Vinegar Drink might just be what you are looking for. Made with gac, a Southeast Asian superfruit, this drink is rich in antioxidants and Vitamin A. But don’t be fooled by its name, this vinegar drink is light and refreshing, perfect to start your morning with.

For those who are constantly on the go, this Trulife Efficien-C With Elderberry & Zinc ensures that you’ll get your daily vitamin fix. Wherever you are, simply get a glass of water, pop the tablet in and enjoy a refreshing pick-me-up loaded with benefits. Thanks to the naturally occurring antioxidants in elderberries, each tablet contains 1,000mg of Vitamin C needed to maintain a good immune system.

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