These 10 Weird Morning Habits Make You Healthier And Happier

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Healthy habits developed in the morning can help make you successful throughout the day. What are some interesting morning habits of well-balanced people? Over the last 10 years, I've made observations of my friends (whom I respect and admire a ton), coworkers, and executives on their morning habits. To give you some quick context, they've worked at companies like Box, Kaiser, VMware, Optimizely, Cisco, Deutsche Bank or they've started their own companies. They're also mostly funny, caring, smart and thoughtful. So I would consider them to be well-balanced. Here are the top 10 morning habits: 1. They're crushing it on commutes While everyone else is taking a nap on the train or twiddling their thumbs, they're crushing it on their laptop and changing the world, one letter at a time. They also don't make excuses. For example: "Nelson, how could I do this? I have to drive to work, I can't create something while I'm driving!" Sure, that's true, but you could be learning with audiobooks.  --Did you know that a lot of my blog posts were written on my commute when I took the train south? --Sometimes I even write on my phone while waiting in line for food. --Seriously, just yesterday I wrote most of  this post on my phone while waiting in line and it has 5,900+ views already.

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2. They wake up early around 6 to 7AM and are excited for the day Because they understand their time here is limited. 3. They simplify their wardrobe choices So that they don't spend hours agonizing what to wear for the day.  Mark Zuckerberg does this and I'd say he's done pretty well for himself. :) 4. They create motivation by reminding themselves of their "Why" Ask yourself the hard questions like "Why am I doing this?" or  "If today were the last day of my life, would I want to do what I am about to do today?" And whenever the answer has been "No" for too many days in a row, I know I need to change something.” By the way, that last quote was from Steve Jobs. --My cofounder (we work on a motivational blog together) does this all the time. He'll ask, "why are we doing this?" He challenges me to make sure that we're focused on always doing things for the right reasons. I love it. It provides clarity.

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5. They don't drink coffee They find other ways to energize themselves , like circuit training. Like yoga. Like cycling. And a lot of times - they do this with friends. It expands their social circle and influence. And it's a heck of a lot more fun usually too. 6. They don't surf the web or social sites for hours on end Instead of consuming, they focus on creating.  To put a slight twist to this, many of them create amazing content or products and then use social networks to spread the word. They understand that social networks can be a powerful way to amplify impact. 7. They drink green smoothies Because they believe a healthy body leads to a healthy mind. 8. They eat protein Because it helps with satiety.

• Crack Open A Pecan To Release These 6 Health Benefits

  
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  Manyof us probably remember our first encounter with pecans, whether it was during Thanksgiving dinner in the form of pecan pie or in our banana pecan pancakes the next morning for breakfast. The common Thanksgiving delicacy may wreak havoc on our waistline, but pecan nuts alone contain more than 19 vitamins and minerals, and the highest levels of antioxidants of all tree nuts. A handful of pecans contain nutrients that could protect us from serious illness, such as cancer and Alzheimer’s disease.Pecans contain more fat than just about any other nut, but the unsaturated fat in pecans is heart-healthy, making them a healthy option you can enjoy fresh, roasted, or incorporated into various recipes. These nuts are a good source of protein, magnesium, and vitamin E, with almost all minerals containing a low-carbohydrate content. Eating about a handful of pecans each day may play a role in protecting our mind and body.

• Lowers Breast Cancer Risk

  
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  Similar to olive oil, pecans contain 25 percent more oleic acid, a fatty acid that contributes to cancer cell death. In a 2010 study, researchers found oleic acid reduced the carcinogenic genes of the most aggressive tumors that may cause malignant or benign breast cancer or fibrocystic breast disease. A controversial part of this study: it was unclear whether the oleic acid produced these results, or another constituent of olive oil. However, the fatty acid does contribute to keeping the cell membranes — the "brain" of the cell — healthy and functioning properly.

• Prevents Heart Disease

  
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  Foods rich in fiber are generally heart friendly and capable of controlling triglycerides — a type of fat found in the blood and LDL ("bad") cholesterol, among other parts of the body. A 2001 study found eating a handful of pecans a day (13 to 15 whole) may help inhibit the oxidation of blood lipids, like fatty acids and cholesterol, and possibly prevent coronary heart disease. In addition, pecans contain gamma-tocopherols — a form of vitamin — that has the ability to block HMG-CoA reductase, reducing the production and blood levels of cholesterol.

• Lowers Stroke Risk

  
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  Pecans are packed with vitamin E, which gives this nut the ability to reduce stroke risk. In a 2000 study, researchers found antioxidant vitamins, like vitamin E, help prevent strokes because they scavenge free radicals and prevent LDL oxidation in postmenopausal women. These women ate diets that contained the most vitamin E-rich foods, like nuts, seeds, margarine, mayonnaise, and creamy dressings. Death from stroke was 60 percent lower among those who had the highest vitamin E intake compared to those with the lowest.

• Lowers Alzheimer’s Disease Risk

  
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  Pecans are considered one of the most potent anti-inflammatory agents found in nature because of their magnesium content. These nuts contain 17 percent of the daily value of magnesium (400 milligrams), which has been found to reduce inflammatory indicators on the body, such as CRP (C-reactive protein), TNF (tumor necrosis factor alpha), and IL6 (interleukin 6). Neurodegenerative illness like Alzheimer's disease can be delayed or even prevented with a sufficient intake of magnesium, which helps increase the density and plasticity of neurons.Dr. Swapan Banerjee, a nutritionist, fitness expert, and dietitian for Icliniq, believes the combination of oxygen and amino acids can enhance magnesium's anti-inflammatory effects on Alzheimer's disease. "Magnesium threonate (one form) improves brain levels of magnesium by preventing and reversing, or restoring, cognitive defects as well as synaptic loss in the human brain," he told Medical Daily.

• Lowers High Cholesterol

  
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  Gobbling up as many as two fistfuls of pecans per day can lower LDL cholesterol linked to heart disease. A high level of bad cholesterol in the blood increases the risk of fatty deposits forming in the arteries, which increases the risk of a heart attack. In a 2000 study, researchers found those who ate about 88 grams of shelled pecan halves per day for eight weeks significantly lowered their LDL cholesterol by 10 percent in the first four weeks, and another 6 percent by the end of eight weeks. Although pecans are high in fat, there was no significant weight gain seen among the participants.Darshi Shah, a nutritional therapist and author of RIGHT Diet for Autoimmunity, believes that when it comes to reducing bad cholesterol, timing is crucial. "If we take vitamin E early enough, it can help with free radical oxidation, [and] it can help to prevent atherosclerosis in humans; otherwise not so much," he told Medical Daily.

• Prevents Obesity

  
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  Pecans are considered one of the best sources of dietary fibers, containing 11 percent of the recommended daily intake, which equals about 2.7 grams. They also contain polyunsaturated fats, which dieticians have long encouraged all overweight and obese people to eat, according to Banerjee."This has all antioxidant properties through vitamin E, which shows significant improvement in weight loss or retaining the same weight within [a] 20 to 23 [body mass index] in western countries, including India," he said.

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9. They workout and actually break a sweat They push themselves physically and mentally to start the day strong.  You're probably thinking, "Seriously Nelson? You really work out most mornings?" And the answer is "Yup." Proof below. I ran about 1 mile and did 24 sets of chest and back workouts yesterday morning. 10. They simply start Whether it's writing a blog post, lifting weights or making a great breakfast, they get up every day and simply start. They understand that the momentum will carry them forward to a great day.

They write listicles Okay, maybe that's just me :) Seriously, what are you waiting for? Get out there and start crushing it!  For more motivation, subscribe to my site  CEO Lifestyle. Seriously, that would make my day. This question originally appeared on Quora. Answer by Nelson W

ang, Motivational Speaker and Founder of CEO Lifestyle blog.

source : Medical Daily (http://www.medicaldaily.com/)

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