Morning routine videos are incredibly popular on social media—they’re both entertaining and (usually) helpful. Establishing good morning habits not only sets you up for a successful day, but can be game changing in your overall health and wellbeing.
There’s an equally growing interest in the daily practices of registered dietitians—so what better way to satisfy both curiosities than with a poll asking RDs about their number one non-negotiable morning habit? Read on to learn what 10 RDs never skip in the morning.
The Non-Negotiable Morning Habits of 10 Registered Dietitians
These morning habits are routines that 10 registered dietitians rely on to stay healthy, happy, and balanced.
A Tall Glass of Water
Before she does anything else, Amy Davis, RDN reaches for a tall glass of water. “I drink a large glass of water before coffee. This glass of water first thing in the morning can help wake you up, stay regular, and get closer to your daily water goals first thing in the morning,” she shares. It’s just an added bonus, that staying hydrated supports the health of nearly every single body system, too1!
Check the Self Care To-Do List
One part of Top Nutrition Coaching dietitian Kathleen Benson, RDN, CSSD’s morning routine that she never misses is checking in with her self care plan for the day. “I’m a big ‘out of sight, out of mind’ person. My personal binder for health is a daily checklist of all the small but important things that don’t fit in my client planner. Having it in one place helps me start the day clear-headed and organized around the habits that impact my health, whether it’s physical (like movement or current supplements) or mental (like journaling or mindfulness).”
