New Year, New You! 5 Resolutions for a Healthier 2021

Everyone is happy to have left 2020 behind. What a year! Start a clean slate by bettering yourself. Make 2021 a healthier year by embracing habits that are not only good for you, but the environment too. Here are 5 ways you can go about it:

Eat more organic produce

With Kenya rapidly urbanizing, food production has become crucial and agribusinesses in Kenya have resorted to unethical food production to meet the needs of a ballooning population.

You can still make good decisions on what goes on your plate by eating organic foods.

According to Britannica, organic food is grown without the use of synthetic chemicals, such as human-made pesticides and fertilizers, and does not contain genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Organic foods include fresh produce, meats, and dairy products. People with allergies to foods, chemicals, or preservatives may find their symptoms lessen or go away when they eat only organic foods. Here's where to find organic produce in Kenya.

Use better cosmetic products

Make a resolution to carefully check what ingredients are used in your cosmetic products. If animal products are used, or if the company tests on animals, vow to find a different brand. Here's how you can identify harmful cosmetics and here's where you can shop for cruelty-free beauty products in kenya.

Observe Meatless Monday each week

With zoonotic plagues running amok and ruining everything for us, perhaps it's time we considered reducing our meat intake. 2021 is a great year to implement a diet change for you and your family. You can designate Monday as a meat-free day in your home. Meatless Monday is more than just a catchphrase; it's an international campaign that encourages people to cut down their meat consumption. Here's where you can order great vegan meals and here's where you can find an array of vegan foods to prepare at home.

Power down on the devices, embrace the outdoors

We were glued to our e-devices for most of 2020 and some of us almost developed eye problems from staring at the blue light for too long. Whew! Help the earth cool down this year by spending less time plugged in. Make a resolution to embrace the great outdoors whenever you can. Here are great spots in Nairobi you and your friends/family can check out.

Reduce plastic use as much as you can

Plastic is choking our water bodies (lakes, rivers & oceans), polluting the air and causing us health problems. This year, one of your top resolutions should be reducing your use of plastic as much as you can. Ditch the straws, plastic bottles and recycle whenever you can. Here's where you can drop-off plastic packaging for recycling.