NESTLÉ: THE JOYS OF CHOOSING WELLNESS

The global financial crisis has negatively affected many areas in people’s lives. Don’t let it influence your health as well! With the many challenges of today’s economy, 2009 is the best time to begin on a journey to wellness.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), wellness is “the state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease.” This status can be achieved by eating right, exercising regularly and finding balance in the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual aspects of life.

Wouldn’t it be great to have the energy to live an active, fulfilling life whether you are in your 20’s, 40’s, 60’s or 80’s? You CAN live life to the fullest! Through the “I Choose Wellness” advocacy, Nestlé aims to partner with consumers in pursuing a healthy lifestyle. Get involved in physical activities through exercise and competitive sports by joining events like the MILO Marathon or the NESTEA Beach Volleyball. Keep moving, it’s good for you!

Make the decision to pursue the Wellness lifestyle TODAY:

Eat healthy. Watch what you eat and let the Food Guide Pyramid assist you in planning your and your family’s meals. Drink plenty of fluids to keep hydrated. Eat the correct servings from the rice and grains group as these supply carbohydrates for energy, B vitamins for a healthy nervous system, and iron which is used to carry oxygen in the blood, among many others. Aside from cooked rice and bread, try NESVITA Oatmeal and NESTLÉ FITNESSE Cereal that both have fiber and will help you feel fuller, longer.

Don’t forget to include fruits and vegetables in your diet. These foods contain vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that the body needs for all its functions. Select fresh fruits and veggies in season or snack on NESTLÉ Fruit Selection yogurt which will provide you with calcium and good bacteria that help in having a healthy digestive system.

Know that the right foods will give you more energy and more stamina to face challenges every day. Eating healthy allows you to look great, feel great and get ready to confidently take on anything and everything to achieve your other goals!

Be physically active. Make regular exercise part of your Wellness lifestyle. Going to the gym is not the only way to keep fit. Just take 10,000 steps a day to burn calories, tone your muscles and improve your figure and posture. Do this by taking the stairs instead of the elevator, manually change channels on the TV instead of using the remote control or walk to your officemate’s desk to talk to her in person instead of using the phone. Find other creative ways to reach that 10,000 steps goal. As you lose body moisture, remember to re-hydrate with a refreshing glass of NESTEA Iced Tea.

Find joy in simple pleasures. When you look great and feel great, you will feel good about yourself and have more confidence to do whatever you set your mind on. Boost your self-esteem and nourish your spirit. Take a NESCAFÉ break by yourself or with a dear friend. Talk about nothing… talk about everything. Savor your friendship and all the goodness that life has to offer. Recognize that slowing down every now and then is time well spent.