Swedish lifestyle healthy habits for every day

Year after year, Swedes are recognized as one of the happiest nations in the world. They stoically endure the cold and dark eight months of the year and boast enviable health, strong immunity and high energy levels. Watch and learn!

Local foods.

Swedes choose seasonal foods because they are so much healthier. Every single fruit or vegetable is rich in vitamins and minerals at certain times of the year and that, the Swedes say, is when you should eat it. No strawberries in December! Swedes turn the abundance of mushrooms and berries in local forests into a harvest - and they also simply adore gardening! The ecological situation allows even those living in big cities to have a small vegetable garden and everyone grows herbs on their windowsills.

Daily activity

Jogging in summer, skiing in winter and cycling to work in any weather. Swedes are very active in everyday life and you don't need a gym membership! In February they go on a family ski vacation - the government gives a whole week's paid vacation so everyone can spend time outdoors.

A Scientific Approach

Despite a balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle in general, the Swedes keep a close eye on the levels of important micronutrients and make up for deficiencies on a daily basis. Take an example! Start with Multivitamins and Minerals for Him and Her - it contains the main 12 vitamins and 10 minerals.

The Power of Water

A good bath is a real Swede's passion, especially on water. A cool body of water after a steam bath creates a dramatic change in temperature, which has a healing effect and boosts immunity. Speaking of bodies of water: the Swedes swim in the open water from May until the fall. No wonder they are so hardy!

Balance

It seems that the words "recycling" and "stress" are not in the Swedes' vocabulary. They have a strict work/rest balance to always stay productive and full of energy. In a typical Swedish office, no one sits at the computer all day. Favorite rituals include taking a walk during breaks to catch more sun, eating lunch outdoors, and the traditional fika - tea and sweet roll gatherings for which all colleagues gather several times a day.

Skin care

Swedish girls are known for their excellent skin condition. They rarely use thick foundation or powder for every day - they simply have nothing to hide! In addition to the climate, a healthy diet and proper comprehensive care, they take care of their beauty with supplements that affect the quality of their skin, hair and nails. Try Astaxanthin and Blueberry Extract Complex, a unique product with a combination of 4 types of antioxidants (astaxanthin, anthocyanins from blueberry extract, vitamins C and E) that protect against free radicals and help maintain youthful skin. 

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