If you want to give your body a break from sugary sodas or alcohol while still being able to sip refreshing drinks at your next at-home event, we’ve got healthier alternatives for you to try.

HOUSTON – It’s HL Obsessions day! Courtney is sharing two of her favorite health and wellness products to help you attain that fresh start we all need this year. As always, full disclosure: Courtney is not paid or compensated by these companies at all, these are simply products she loves. First up is Alternative Wellness Solutions14-DAY DETOX KITThis is a medical grade, effective and enjoyable detox program. HOUSTON LIFE SPECIAL OFFERUse code ‘HOUSTONLIFE’ for 20% off your orderThe code will expire on January 31, 2021Place your order HEREIf you loved these products as much as Courtney did, stay tuned for February HL Obsessions!

It’s been praised as a very effective way to lose weight and even improve health. Krystal Hammett, certified nutritionist with Alternative Wellness Solutions, explained all you need to know about fasting and the different methods to do fast. BENEFITS OF FASTINGStudies show that fasting can:• Improve insulin sensitivity and manage blood sugar. Many of these health benefits are a result of something called autophagy. MULTIPLE DAY WATER FASTINGEmpty plate and glass of water, white background, copy space.

HOUSTON – From boosting the body’s immune system to improving energy levels, the advantages of getting a vitamin IV drips are huge. However, not everyone has access to iv vitamin therapy. “Let’s look at what is in the popular Meyers Cocktail Vitamin IV for example, it is made up of magnesium, calcium, vitamin C and a B-complex. GET PLENTY OF SUNSHINEWoman on her balcony enjoying the sun (iStock)“The sun provides us with the all-important vitamin, vitamin D. Vitamin D3 is vastly important for our immune system and bone health, it also supports healthy moods and even helps to combat cancer and heart disease That’s why it’s important to get some sunshine!. Even if you are receiving vitamin IV treatments, you will still want to supplement between treatments to gain maximum benefit.

We challenged certified nutritionist Krystal Hammett to find the healthiest menu items at popular fast food places around town to help busy families on the go. Today we’re continuing the series with Tex-Mex hot spot, Taco Cabana! Registered dietitian Mary Ellen Phipps with Milk & Honey Nutrition shares the step-by-step process. Mary Ellen recommends tossing in broccoli, shredded cheese, guacamole for that plant-based fat and extra veggies for additional fiber. HOUSTON LIFE VIEWER SPECIAL: FISHFIXEReceive $15 off your first boxUse promo code “MILKNHONEY15”Valid now – March 31FishFixe.comH/T Krystal Hammett and Mary Ellen Phipps