7 wellness secrets Meghan Markle swears by

If you’d ever watched an episode of Netflix’s ‘With Love, Meghan’, you would know that wellness is practically the second name of Meghan Markle. From mindful habits to nutritious diets, she has a holistic approach to wellness. The small but consistent habits she has built over the years play a crucial part in her balanced and healthy lifestyle. She does not chase trends, but sticks to simple, time-tested practices that nourish her body and mind. Here are some wellness secrets Meghan Markle swears by, and why they might be worth borrowing.

You are what you eat

Meghan Markle believes in the philosophy that you are what you eat. She eats home-cooked, balanced, and nourishing meals. In fact, she loves to cook for her family. “I love cooking, I love being able to make something and be creative, but I love feeding people,” she said in the lifestyle series earlier. She is not a professional chef, and may make her own mistakes and mess, but she ensures that she is aware of what she is feeding herself and her family. Knowing your food is a great way to start.

Pilates please

Meghan Markle is very particular about her fitness. She has always been. She is more of a pilates girl. She does Megaformer Pilates, a high-intensity and low-impact workout that tones and tightens the muscles. She believes it is 'hands down the best thing you could do for your body'. “Your body changes immediately… give it two classes, and you will see a difference," Meghan Markle told Women's Health UK earlier.

Less caffeine, more hydration

Meghan Markle doesn't essentially reach for her morning joe the moment she wakes up. Instead, she has her own special green juice, to start her day on an energetic note."It's easy to fall into the trap of rushing for a coffee when you hit that 4 pm slump. I blend some apple, kale, spinach, lemon, and ginger in my Vitamix in the morning, and I always find that sipping on that is a much better boost than a cup of espresso," she told Today earlier.

Journal like your life depends on it

Meghan Markle loves to journal. She has confessed that this practice has helped her during the occasions when she felt overwhelmed. “It allows me to reflect on where I’ve come from, and with that comes a lot of perspective. Sometimes when you’re going through something, it feels like the biggest thing in the entire world, and then you look back at it in a year, and yeah, it was still big. It wasn’t that big, comparatively," she said. Journaling does the job of organising your thoughts and helping you analyse them.

There is nothing shameful about asking for help

Meghan Markle has spoken about seeking help and therapy when she struggled with tabloid gossip, racism, and miscarriage. She had suicidal thoughts when Archie was born. She confided in Prince Harry and asked if she could check into a professional treatment center. “And in those moments when you say, ‘Is it better to not say anything?’–What’s the alternative? Internalise it? If you sit in silence, that can be a lot worse for your health,” she said during another podcast.

Don't ignore self-care

Self-care is a crucial part of her life. Be it focusing on her skincare or relaxing when her body wants to, she treats herself with love!

"I give myself the luxury of downtime. We are all so incredibly busy and juggling so many things, but I always take an hour to just decompress, watch mindless TV, snuggle with my dogs, and enjoy a glass of wine. That's all part of the investment. It's a balance," she told Women's Health earlier.

Holistic wellness

The former duchess has a holistic approach towards life and wellness. She intentionally takes care of her body and mind. Skincare is another part of it. “As I’m getting older, my approach to ageing is quite different; I take care of my skin and body. And I don’t just take care of myself for aesthetic reasons, but because how I feel is dictated by what I’m eating, how much rest I’m getting, and how much water I’m drinking,” she said.