by sitemgr | Feb 3, 2026 | Active Lifestyle, healthy for life, healthy habits
When February rolls around, the new-year motivation often starts to fade — but this is actually the perfect time to refocus on habits that truly make a difference.
You don’t need to start over or reinvent yourself. Real wellness isn’t about doing everything perfectly — it’s about returning to the habits that help you feel strong, calm, and balanced, even when life gets busy.
If your energy, focus, or routine has slipped a little, these four simple habits — building strength, improving sleep, managing stress, and supporting digestion — can help you get back into your rhythm with ease.
1. Strength for Real Life
You don’t need a gym membership or fancy equipment to build strength. Real-life strength comes from using your body regularly — lifting groceries, getting up off the floor, carrying laundry, or playing with your kids or grandkids.
A few times a week, add simple resistance work:
• Bodyweight exercises like squats, wall push-ups, or lunges.
• Resistance bands for joint-friendly strength training.
• Short, consistent sessions (even 10–15 minutes) a few times a week.
Strength training supports your metabolism, bone health, and balance as you age.
And when you’re done, refuel with something nourishing like NuPlus® or SunFit Protein Plus — both great options for plant-based recovery fuel that supports muscle repair and steady energy.
Strong body, steady energy, better aging — that’s real-life strength.
2. Sleep Rituals That Actually Stick
Sleep is one of the most underrated forms of self-care. Without enough quality rest, even the best nutrition or workouts can only do so much.
To improve sleep, consistency matters most:
• Go to bed and wake up around the same time every day.
• Dim lights and limit screens an hour before bed.
• Create a wind-down ritual — read, stretch, or journal.
We love making a warm cup of Calli® part of our nighttime routine. It’s not just soothing — it’s a signal to the body that it’s time to slow down.
Better sleep means better focus, mood, and metabolism. It’s one of the easiest healthy habits to overlook, but one of the most powerful to fix.
3. Stress Reset & Nervous System Support
Modern life is fast, full, and often stressful — but stress itself isn’t the enemy. It’s how long we stay stressed that drains our energy, immunity, and joy.
This month, try building in “resets” for your nervous system:
• Take 3 slow, deep breaths when you feel tense.
• Step outside for a few minutes of fresh air.
• Build simple boundaries around work and downtime.
• Do something calming that feels good — not just “productive.”
Gentle, herbal Sunrider blends like Calli® or Fortune Delight® can be part of that reset — comforting rituals that remind your body it’s safe to relax.
Small resets throughout your day can make a big difference in how you handle everything else.
4. Happy Gut, Happier You
Digestion plays a huge role in how you feel — energy, immunity, even mood all start in the gut.
You can support better digestion by:
• Chewing your food thoroughly (your stomach doesn’t have teeth!).
• Drinking enough water throughout the day.
• Eating balanced meals at regular times.
• Adding fiber from fruits, veggies, beans, and whole grains.
And if you’d like extra support, try Vitadophilus® — a high-quality probiotic that helps maintain healthy gut flora and supports digestion.
Listening to your body, slowing down, and nourishing your gut naturally leads to better energy, focus, and well-being.
Progress, Not Perfection
The beauty of healthy habits is that they’re always there waiting for you to return to them.
You don’t need a new plan or a fresh start — just a little consistency and self-compassion. Strength, sleep, stress management, and digestion form the foundation of wellness that lasts.
Start small. Stay steady. You’ve got this.
Aaron & Sel
SunHealthAZ
by Aaron | Jan 5, 2026 | Active Lifestyle, healthy for life, healthy habits, healthy life style
When it comes to getting healthy, most of us make it harder than it needs to be. The truth? You don’t need a complicated plan or a massive overhaul. You just need a few healthy living habits you can come back to—day after day.
These four fundamentals—hydration, balanced eating, sugar awareness, and daily movement—can help you feel more energized, balanced, and in control of your health.
1. Hydrate Smarter (Not Harder)
Your body runs on water, but many of us treat hydration as an afterthought. Even mild dehydration can cause fatigue, brain fog, and cravings that feel impossible to ignore.
Start with simple steps:
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Drink one full glass of water first thing in the morning.
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Keep a refillable bottle nearby throughout the day.
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Swap one soda or sugary drink for an herbal beverage like Calli or Fortune Delight.
These light, flavorful herbal drinks make hydration easier and more enjoyable, while supporting your body with antioxidant-rich botanicals.
2. Build a Better Plate
Healthy eating doesn’t have to mean restriction. The goal is balance, not perfection. A simple visual guide works wonders:
½ vegetables, ¼ protein, ¼ smart carbs + a little healthy fat.
That might look like roasted veggies with chicken and brown rice, or a big salad with beans, avocado, and whole-grain bread.
When life gets busy, easy, nourishing options help you stay on track. Try blending a NuPlus smoothie or a SunFit Protein Plus shake to bridge the gap between meals. These balanced, plant-based options provide real nutrition and help steady your energy throughout the day.
3. Tame Sugar & Cravings
Cravings happen—it’s your body’s way of asking for fuel or relief from stress. Instead of fighting them, support your body so they naturally lessen.
Try this approach:
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Don’t skip meals. Regular eating prevents energy crashes and sugar binges.
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Add protein and fiber to meals for lasting fullness.
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“Crowd out” sugary foods by eating more real, satisfying meals earlier in the day.
When temptation strikes, support your healthy routine with VitaTaste®. This natural formula includes gymnema to help block sugar and refined carb absorption, while fiber-rich lotus root slows digestion to support balanced energy.
4. Move More, Sit Less
Movement doesn’t have to mean structured workouts or hours in the gym. Every bit of motion counts—walking, stretching, dancing, or taking the stairs.
Think “movement snacks”:
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A 10-minute walk after a meal.
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Stretching while the coffee brews.
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Standing up and moving between tasks or meetings.
Consistent, gentle activity improves mood, digestion, sleep, and energy. If you like to keep a supportive nutrition routine, Sunrider’s SunFit line can help you refuel, recover, and stay energized as you move more each day.
Start Small, Stay Consistent
Healthy living habits don’t start with perfection—they start with awareness and consistency.
Drink a little more water. Eat real, balanced meals. Keep sugar in check. Move your body regularly. Layer in products that support your goals, and give yourself credit for every small improvement.
When your choices become habits, healthy living stops feeling like work—and starts feeling like the way you live.
With Love and Light,
Aaron & Sel
SunHealthAZ
Health and Wellness with Sunrider Wishing you and yours a day full of Fortune and Delight!
by Aaron | Dec 12, 2025 | Active Lifestyle, Daily Trio
You know how every health story seems to start with something dramatic?
“I cut out 47 foods, started getting up at 4 a.m., and now I only eat air and sunshine.”
Yeah… that was never going to be us.
When our health started to improve, it wasn’t because we became completely different people. It was because we started paying attention to what we now call our Daily Trio:
- What we ate
- How often we moved
- When we went to bed
Not flashy. Not trendy. But surprisingly powerful.
1. What We Ate: From “Whatever’s Fast” to “Will Future Me Thank Me?”
For a long time, our food choices were basically:
“What’s nearby, what’s fast, and what requires the least dishes?”
We weren’t out to sabotage ourselves, we were just tired and busy. Sound familiar?
The shift started when we began asking one tiny question:
“Will future me thank me for this?”
Not “Is this perfect?” Not “Is this gluten-free, dairy-free, joy-free?”
Just: Will this help me feel better later today?
That looked like:
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Adding a vegetable or two to most meals
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Making sure there was some protein on the plate
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Swapping one processed snack for something closer to real food
On crazy days, when chopping and prepping felt like too much, we leaned on simple things like:
Not because smoothies are magical, but because having something nourishing ready made it easier to choose better without using extra willpower.
If you want to see what Sunrider has to offer, you can check it out here:
https://us.sunrider.com/AaronandSelShuster/
2. How Often We Moved: The 10-Minute Rule
We used to think movement “counted” only if we:
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Changed clothes
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Got in the car
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Went somewhere
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Got very sweaty
Which meant… most days, nothing happened.
So we made a deal with ourselves:
Movement counts if it’s at least 10 minutes.
That’s it. No gym membership required.
Some days that meant:
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A 10–15 minute walk after dinner
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A quick stretch session between meetings
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Marching in place while waiting for the coffee (yes, really)
Nothing heroic. But those tiny chunks of movement:
Sometimes we’d make it a ritual:
Walk + a cup of Fortune Delight® or Calli® when we got back. Not a “fat-burning miracle,” just a way to anchor the habit with something we enjoyed.
3. When We Went to Bed: The Least Glamorous Game Changer
Sleep used to be the thing we sacrificed first.
Need to get something done? Stay up later.
Want to relax? One more show.
Oops… it’s midnight again.
But we noticed a pattern:
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Less sleep = more cravings
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Less sleep = less motivation to move
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Less sleep = more “whatever’s easiest” food choices
So we gave ourselves a gift: a simple bedtime window.
Not an exact time, just a range. For example:
We also started a very un-fancy wind-down routine:
Did we suddenly start sleeping like angels? No.
But bit by bit, our bodies started trusting that they’d get real rest—not random crashed-out naps on the couch.
Why the Daily Trio Works (Even When Life Is Messy)
Here’s the thing about the Daily Trio—what you eat, how you move, when you sleep:
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You don’t have to do them perfectly.
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You don’t have to change everything at once.
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You will have off days. (We still do.)
But when these three are even slightly better, almost everything else is easier:
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It’s easier to say no to that extra sugary snack.
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It’s easier to get off the couch for a 10-minute walk.
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It’s easier to be patient—with your body and with other people.
And that’s where Sunrider fits in for us.
Where Sunrider Fits (After the Basics)
We like to say:
Healthy lifestyle first. Sunrider second.
We didn’t start with products and hope they would fix everything. We started with the Daily Trio, then added tools to make those habits easier.
For example:
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When we’re too busy to prep a full meal, having NuPlus® on hand helps us avoid the drive-thru.
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When we want something comforting in the evening that isn’t sugar, a warm cup of Calli® hits the spot.
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When we’re doing our little movement breaks, sipping Fortune Delight® instead of soda keeps things lighter.
None of these are magic. They’re just supportive choices that make our healthy habits more doable and enjoyable.
If you’re curious about Sunrider products, you can take a look here:
https://us.sunrider.com/AaronandSelShuster/
How to Start Your Own Daily Trio (This Week)
You don’t need a Monday. You don’t need a new month. You just need one tiny step in each area.
Try this:
1. What you ate
2. How often you moved
3. When you went to bed
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Decide on a simple “bedtime window” for tonight.
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Do one small wind-down action 30 minutes before: lights down, phone away, or a calming herbal drink.
That’s it. No 30-day hardcore challenge. Just one day, three small choices.
Walking This Out Together
At SunHealthAZ, our goal isn’t to turn you into a different person.
It’s to help you become more you—with more energy, more calm, and more confidence in your daily choices.
This week, pay attention to your own Daily Trio:
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What you ate
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How often you moved
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When you went to bed
Notice how small adjustments affect how you feel.
And if you’d like some gentle support tools for the journey, you can always visit our Sunrider distributor page here:
https://us.sunrider.com/AaronandSelShuster/
We’re cheering you on, one small habit at a time.
Aaron & Sel
SunHealthAZ
by Aaron | Dec 3, 2025 | Active Lifestyle, healthy life, wellness
If you’ve ever felt tired all the time, you’re not alone.
For years, that was me.
I lived on strong coffee and big meals. My energy spiked, then crashed, and by late afternoon I was wiped out. Even though I tried to work out and stay in “reasonable” shape, my weight and energy were always a struggle. I was tired of being tired.
Opening a Health Food Store… and Still Feeling Worn Out
My wife Sel is a holistic nutritionist, and together we opened a health food store. We were surrounded by positive people, good food, and natural products. We taught classes, helped customers, and did everything we could to live a healthy lifestyle.
We carried all the things you’d expect in a good health food store: whole grains, teas, vitamins, minerals, natural snacks, and more.
But here’s the honest truth: even with all that, my energy still wasn’t where I wanted it to be.
The Day Everything Changed
One afternoon, a man walked into our store looking for a specific tea and shake for his wife. None of our suppliers carried what he was asking for, so I asked him to bring me the empty package so I could track it down.
When he returned, I saw the logo: Sunrider.
To help this customer, I ordered some Sunrider whole foods and herbal drinks. I also decided to try them myself.
Discovering the Philosophy of Regeneration
As I began to use the Sunrider “basic” products every day, I started learning about something they call the Philosophy of Regeneration. In simple terms, it’s the idea that your body can do amazing things when you:
I didn’t understand every detail at first, but it made sense. I already knew that fruits, vegetables, and herbs are important for health. Sunrider simply made it easier to get those plant foods in a concentrated, convenient form that fit my busy life.
The Results We Noticed
Within the first few weeks of using the products daily, I noticed real changes. My energy felt steadier throughout the day. I felt calmer and more focused. My digestion improved, and I was sleeping more deeply and waking up ready to go.
These were my personal experiences, and of course everyone is different. But for me, it was a big shift.
Friends, family members, and store customers started asking, “What are you doing? You seem different.” My answer was simple:
I switched what I’m eating and drinking.
From Customers to Full-Time Sunrider Distributors
We began sharing Sunrider with more of our customers. They would try the foods and herbal drinks, feel a difference, and come back for more. Many of them started “switching brands” from the products they were buying at the grocery store to Sunrider foods, drinks, and personal care products.
Over time, Sunrider became a bigger and bigger part of our lives and our business. Eventually, we sold the health food store so I could focus on helping people with Sunrider full time.
Why We Still Love Sunrider Today
Years later, Sel and I still use Sunrider products every day in our home. We love that Sunrider is family-owned with strong quality control, that the products are based on concentrated plant foods and herbs instead of fad ingredients, and that they’re designed for daily use—mixed into shakes, sipped as drinks, or used as simple swaps for things you already buy.
For us, Sunrider isn’t about a quick fix. It’s about supporting the body with better foods and herbal drinks, day after day.
Want to Take the First Step?
If any part of our story feels familiar to you, you might be wondering where to start.
A great first step is to learn more about Sunrider and see the foods, drinks, and other products we use in our own home.
You can read more about Sunrider and explore our favorite products here:
https://sunhealthaz.com/about/
In the coming weeks, we’ll be sharing simple health habits and introducing the “Daily Trio” we recommend to most people who are just getting started. We’d be honored to support you on your own health journey.
by Aaron | Apr 3, 2020 | Active Lifestyle, Detox, Herbal Foods and Beverages, Herbal Teas, Stevia, Uncategorized
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We all want to feel fit, Flexible, vibrant and strong – Baby Steps
We ALL want to be able to move our body when we want and how we want, without pain and restriction. We want vibrant healthy young looking skin, no muscle pain, great looking teeth. We want flexibility, the feeling of energy and not feel lethargic. We all want a better nights sleep. We also want to wake up to a new day, rested and energized.
We all know what we need to do….
We all know that we should, exercise, not smoke, eat a diet rich of fruits, vegetables, cut back on alcohol, be around uplifting positive people. Laugh, have fun with friends and family, Work in a healthy environment and contribute to the community.
Why is it that we don’t do or have all of the above? I Think it is because of our daily habits. Our feelings and our health are all related to the small actions we take (or don’t take) each and every day.
My wife and partner in life, always says (she is 100% Right ALL the Time), that we can all start with baby steps to improve our health and wellbeing.
Maybe NOW is a good time to take a good look at what habits we can change for the better.
Baby steps
The old saying “We are what we eat” is true. I know for a fact that i feel so much better when I eat a low calorie nutrient dense diet. Most people agree with me. Most people know the feeling of fatigue after eating too much or after eating a “heavy unhealthy meal”.
We can start with baby steps. Let’s start with hydration. Let’s start with switching some of the everyday drinks and foods that we consume and see how we feel. I have found that switching out sodas, sugar drinks, “power drinks” and other caffeine drinks, to drinking water and healthy drinks makes me feel better.
The pure fact that we will not be digesting sugar and other unknown artificial ingredients into our body is already a plus. Drinking more water is an awesome way to change the PH level in your body from an acidic to an alkaline direction.
Try setting a bottle of water next to your bed at night just before you go to sleep. As you wake up, sit up in your bed and just relax and drink the bottle down, slowly and relaxed.
You will see, within the hour after you get up out of bed, you will feel “awake”. One of the reasons is that your body has dehydrated over the night time while you were asleep. Now During the rest of the day, make a small change (remember what my better half says – small baby steps) drink more water very few hours. If you want to really feel fabulous, you may want to add some Sunrider Fortune Delight Concentrated Herbal Beverage and Calli to your daily water intake.
I have found that my body feels so much better after switching “unhealthy” hydration to better cleaner healthy hydration.
The two drinks mentioned here Fortune Delight Drinks and Calli Drinks are full of a balance of Cleansing and Nourishing Plant Extracts.
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The Two drinks help Detoxify the body with Anti-Aging Antioxidants. They Enhance the bodies Natural Cleansing Process and Replenish and Hydrate the body with healthy nutrients.
When I drink them (everyday for the last 27 years) I feel “light” energized, a healthy energy, unlike those “energy drinks”. My thinking is clear, and I sleep much better. I have lots of awesome stories about the two drinks…. I know you will see the difference in your everyday wellbeing, just by taking this one baby step and hydrate more with water and the Sunrider Fortune Delight Drink and the Calli Drink. They come in different flavors and packs of ten or sixty. You will love how your body feels. Your body will thank you for it!
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If you are like me and enjoy a little sweetness, you may want to add the Sunrider SunnyDew or the Sunrider Sunectar to your drinks as well. Up to you 🙂
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Let’s start feeling better today with this small baby step and from there you might feel better and we can start on the rest of the list above.
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by sitemgr | Sep 6, 2013 | Active Lifestyle, Herbal Foods and Beverages
I just love, love, love the Sunrider Vitafruit! If you want some fast, great tasting healthy exotic fruit super juice get yourself some Sunrider Vitafruit!
The herbs and veggies in the Vitafruit are full of powerful antioxidants!!!! You can not find these fruits and herbs anywhere in any health food store!! You will feel the energy! Sunrider Vitafruit is a delicious herbal juice that has 15 times more Vitamin C than an orange, providing 25% of the Daily Recommended Value (DRV). It also provides 20% the DRV of Iron in one small bottle. Its loaded with vitamins and antioxidants. All from REAL fruits and herbs! I also find that my skin looks and feels better when I nourish my body with the Vitafruit. It’s because of all the wonderful herbs in it! 🙂 !!!
The bottles are small, making Vitafruit convenient for people on the go. I have them in my workout bag, my business bag. It is so easy to enjoy fast energy (in a healthy way) just open a small vial and mix in a bottle of water, cold tastes amazing! You will feel the fruits and veggies “feed” your body and you will feel light, uplifted and full of relaxed energy!
If you really want a pick up, mix the Sunrider Vitafruit with a packet of the Sunrider Fortune Delight drink in a cold bottle of water!
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