I received an email this morning about a post on a Pre-Wedding Health Guide on the blog, Live Smarter.  The post has 25 really helpful tips on what you should know about being healthy for your wedding day.

From the well-known - eat well, take vitamins, drink water - to the more interesting - have sex (unless you're waiting for your wedding night), eat some chocolate, practice good posture - I think this easy to follow healthy living guide is not only great to help you get through wedding-related stress, but to follow for life as well.

Here are the first 5 tips:

1. Eat well

An impending wedding is sure to mean lots of celebratory eating and food on the go. Don’t let nutrition fly out the window during this important time. Make healthy choices, like opting to drink water instead of soda, and exercising portion control.

2. Take a walk

This low-impact exercise is great for many reasons. It not only helps you clear your mind and relieve stress, but also burns more calories than you’d think. An average bride can expect to burn around 70 calories per mile, an amount that will at least work off a few cake-tasting bites.

3. Practice good posture

For good health in your wedding and beyond, stand up straight. This will not only make you look more attractive and for your walk down the aisle, it will also help prevent injury and promote better back health.

4. Eat some chocolate

By now, you’ve certainly heard about the health benefits of chocolate. Dark chocolate is good for blood pressure, zapping of free radicals, and a host of other benefits. But don’t forget that chocolate also stimulates production of feel-good serotonin, a hormone that can help with stress and ease your moods.

5. Get a head massage

Getting your scalp massaged is a relaxing way to take a break from wedding planning. It also stimulate hair follicles, so by doing this regularly, you’ll help yourself to a more beautiful head of hair.

Click here for the rest of the 25 wedding wellness tips. 

Thanks for the email Amy!