We all want to lead long and healthy lives, but in this hectic world that is not always easy to achieve. From work stresses to household tasks, eating and living well often comes in second place. Below are 4 ways your smart home can help you live a healthier lifestyle.
1. Improve your cortisol levels with smart lighting
Everyone knows that feeling of sleeping soundly and being woken up by a loud “beep, beep, beep”. Your alarm interrupts your beauty sleep. Instead of an alarm use smart lighting products and program your lights to gradually brighten in the morning. Wake-up lighting can help to combat seasonal affective disorder and boosts your morning cortisol levels so you wake up energized.
2. Ditch the junk food and plan healthier meals
Did you know that meal planning and shopping more consciously makes for greater food variety and is linked to smaller waistlines? Yes, that’s right! Next time you head to the shops, use your Home Connect app to see what food is in your fridge and you need to stock up on so you can plan your healthy menu for the week ahead.
Ready to start living a healthier lifestyle? To help you kick things off, check out some healthy smart kitchen recipes in Home Connect like red lentil soup with vegetables, aubergine and tomato lasagne. chai-chia pudding with berries.
3. Boost your vitamin intake with flash-freezing
Once you’ve got your smart fridge stocked with healthy ingredients, it’s time to try batch cooking. Make your meals in advance and use the Super Freeze setting on your freezer to quickly chill your food while it’s still fresh and full of vitamins. By planning, prepping, and freezing your meals you can ensure quick, healthy dishes at the fast-food speed.
Want to learn more about how your fridge with Home Connect can help you live better? Read more about your fridges’ super cool features.
4. Manage your indoor air quality when cooking
Indoor and outdoor air pollution are linked to several health issues. And, while you may not be able to control the air quality outside, your smart home can manage the air quality in your kitchen. Your smart hood with Home Connect, connected to Safera or cair, automatically turns on when it detects poor air quality absorbing pollens and particles to help your kitchen stay toxin-free.
