A New Way to a Healthier You

Stretch and Refresh

Begin your day with a 20-minute yoga session to start strong and wake up energized.

Set Your Day up for Success

Creating a clear plan for your day and allowing adequate time for tasks— including breaks for meals—promotes focus and can prevent you from feeling stressed or overwhelmed.

Put Your Goals on Paper

Set health goals for eating better, moving more and stressing less. Taking time to write down your goals will keep you motivated along your health journey and in tune to what is most important for you.

Keep it Moving

Aim for 10,000 steps each day—commit to taking the stairs, parking at the back of the lot or walking in place while watching a TV show.

Find a Time that Works for You

Not a morning person? Try walking on your lunch break or working out before dinner. Once you find what time works best for your schedule, get into a routine to reach your 30-60 minute daily activity goal.

Take the First Step

Set health goals for eating better, moving more and stressing less. Taking time to write down your goals will keep you motivated along your health journey and in tune to what is most important for you.

Not Leftovers, Next-Overs

Prepare big batches to get you through the week, but keep ingredients separate until serving for the freshest-tasting meal. For example, rather than making four gyro wraps at once, chop all the veggies and make the sauce, but wait to assemble until right before lunchtime.

Things are Getting Steamy

Our Ready. Chef. Go! steamable meals are packed with freshly prepared vegetables and proteins that cook right in the bag. Just heat and serve for a quick, balanced meal without the cleanup.

Take Shortcuts

Cut out the prep work with Schnucks Shortcuts —delicious fruits and vegetables chopped fresh in store daily.

Make Time for Meditation

As the hustle-and-bustle of daily life increases, so does the need for a little R & R. Clear your mind and focus on the moment to create a sense of calm and inner harmony.

Get Outside

Research says just five minutes meandering in nature is a great pick-me-up.

Spread Kindness

Expressing your gratitude for someone makes their day a little brighter, but also can do wonders for increasing your own levels of happiness in the long run.

Know Your Purpose

With meaning comes true happiness, and with that comes up to seven extra years of life expectancy.

Maintain Genuine Relationships

Social connection is a key factor for emotional well-being. Those who keep strong relationships are often the happiest people.

Relax and Unwind

Relax and Unwind Take a warm bath or shower to calm your mind and body as part of your evening ritual. Include bath bombs, salts or soaps with essential oils such as lavender, vanilla, jasmine or rose to increase relaxation and promote sleep.

Consistency is Key

Stick to a sleep schedule with a consistent bedtime and wake-up time. This makes for better quality sleep and helps you feel well-rested and rejuvenated in the morning. Aim for six to eight hours of sleep per night.

Make Time for Downtime

Our bodies and minds like routine and it helps separate the day from the night. Plan for 30-60 minutes of pre-sleep time every evening.

Establish a Sleep Sanctuary

Create an optimal environment for sleep in your bedroom: dark, quiet and cool. To break the silence or drown out unwanted noise, use a fan or white noise machine. Limit screen time before bed and try charging your phone outside your bedroom.

Be Mindful of Meals

Limit eating too close to bedtime and avoid caffeine, nicotine and alcohol. Opt instead for calming beverages like herbal tea and foods high in melatonin such as tart cherries, walnuts and olives.