At Planet Paleo, we know wellbeing isn’t about quick fixes. It’s about the small, everyday healthy habits that make you feel good.
This National Wellness Month, we’ve picked four simple, nutrition-packed steps you can start today. Easy wins for your health that slot right into your routine and leave you feeling more energised, balanced and connected to your body.
Let’s dive in.
Carbs and caffeine might give you a quick buzz, but they’ll often leave you crashing a few hours later. Protein fuels steady, all-day energy by keeping blood sugar balanced and supporting lean muscle mass. That’s especially key for women in midlife, when muscle naturally starts to decline during perimenopause.
If your mornings begin with just fruit or coffee on the go, it’s time for an upgrade. Add a protein source you enjoy, try eggs with avocado or smoked salmon with greens.
Need grab-and-go options? Keep ready-to-eat protein on hand. Think cooked chicken slices or your favourite nut butter with an apple. Plant-based? Try chia pudding, a protein boost that keeps you full and crushes mid-morning cravings.
Quick tip: if mornings are hectic, prep breakfast the night before. Something protein-rich, like overnight chia seed and dates pudding is a quick and easy recipe.
Serves: 1-2 | Ingredients:
25g chia seeds
180ml unsweetened almond milk (or another nut milk)
45g Medjool dates, pitted and quartered (approx. 3 dates)
1 tsp raw honey
2-3g vanilla extract (ensure no added sugar)
¼ tsp ground cinnamon
Garnish with handful fresh berries and chopped walnuts (optional)
Nutrition (approx.): 211 calories | 4.2g protein
Method:
Add chia seeds, almond milk, honey, vanilla, and cinnamon to a bowl. Whisk until smooth
Fold in the chopped dates
Cover and chill for at least 4 hours, or overnight, until thickened. Give it a quick stir halfway if needed
Spoon into bowls and finish with berries and walnuts before serving
*For an extra protein kick, stir 10g of collagen powder into your dry ingredients. Collagen not only supports lean muscle but also promotes healthy skin, hair, and joints(4). Perfect for keeping you energised and glowing. Planet Paleo’s range includes vegan, marine, and bovine options, so there’s something for almost every dietary need. Discover your perfect match here.
Your gut impacts more than digestion. It plays a critical role in immunity, mood, and inflammation(2). The secret to balancing your gut flora? Keep it simple with fermented foods, wholefood meals, and cutting back on ultra-processed snacks. This can help bring the gut back into balance, alongside healthy habits like eating slowly and chewing well, managing stress, moving regularly, and getting enough sleep.
Quick tip: aim for one “gut-friendly meal” a day: a simple soup, a slow-cooked stew, or roasted vegetables with healthy fats. Easy to digest and surprisingly restorative.
For an added boost, we recommend incorporating bone broth into your daily wellness routine. It’s fantastic for calming the gut and rich in collagen and amino acids which is great for repairing the lining. No time to slowly simmer a bone broth? Try Planet Paleo’s Bone Broth Powders. Rich in collagen and amino acids, they’re fantastic for calming the gut and supporting the gut lining. Simply stir into hot water for a nourishing drink or add to your meals for extra gut-loving nutrients.
Stress doesn’t just go away with sleep; it needs intentional unwinding with simple but effective daily habits. Swap the second coffee for a brisk walk, try a few minutes of slow, deep breathing, or put down your phone an hour before bed. These are the real tools that help to promote calm and support better sleep.
Even 10 minutes of quiet time before bed like reading, stretching, a warm bath, or just mindful breathing can help your body shift from alert to rest mode. Many people skip this, but it’s the reset your nervous system is craving.
Quick tip: upgrade your evening routine with a simple, sleep-supporting hack. Try magnesium-rich foods like leafy greens, avocado or nuts in the evening. For further benefits, add a warming collagen-rich drink to your wind-down: collagen powder is rich in glycine, a sleep-supporting nutrient(3). Our Cacao Magic - Collagen Hottie and Turmeric Latte - Collagen Hottie are two delicious bedtime options for your daily wellness routine.
Movement isn’t just about structured workouts. It’s about avoiding long stretches of sitting still. Think everyday actions: walking to the shops instead of driving, taking the stairs instead of the lift, or stepping away from your desk to stretch.
These small shifts keep your body adaptable, flexible, and resilient — supporting circulation, digestion, mobility, and joint health over time.
Quick tip: pair gentle daily movement with collagen support for strong bones and flexible joints.
Our Osteo Collagen Powder blends easily absorbed collagen peptides with supportive nutrients like magnesium, vitamin K2, and iodine. A powerhouse combo to keep bones strong, joints supple, and movement comfortable. Simply stir into water, smoothies, or a warm drink to make it part of your everyday bone-health routine.
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1. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6566799/ Dietary Protein and Muscle Mass: Translating Science to Application and Health Benefit
2. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8001875/ The Interplay between the Gut Microbiome and the Immune System in the Context of Infectious Diseases throughout Life and the Role of Nutrition in Optimizing Treatment Strategies
3. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4397399/ The Sleep-Promoting and Hypothermic Effects of Glycine are Mediated by NMDA Receptors in the Suprachiasmatic Nucleus
4. https://nutritionsource.hsph.harvard.edu/collagen/ Collagen, The Nutrition Sour
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