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Building Healthy Habits
If you currently have a bad diet, changing that bad diet to a healthy one might be difficult. Don't say to yourself, "Ok I'm going on a diet, no more chocolate cake." You will stop eating chocolate cake for about a week then you will go back to your old diet, unsuccessful. Instead, take the chocolate cake, but instead of having 2 pieces, just take one. You can still have the sweets you enjoy but only in moderation.
Food and Fitness
Make fitness a part of your daily schedule. Whether it's a 10 minute walk around the block or a 30 minutes run, get your body moving. Try to include exercising into your daily schedule. Nutrition alone won't make you as healthy as you can be.
Smoking
If you are a smoker, stop now. Smoking causes lung cancer, chronicle bronchitis, mouth cancer, yellowness in teeth. Inhaling of tobacco smoke is harmful for the heart and the veins. It also causes shortness of breath, which can keep you back from your fitness goals.
BALANCE DIET
The Food Guide Pyramid is an outline of what to eat each day based on the Dietary Guideline. It's not a rigid prescription but a general guide that lets you choose a healthful diet that's right for you. The Pyramid calls for eating a variety of foods to get the nutrients you need and at the same time the right amount of calories to maintain healthy weight. Use the Pyramid to help you eat better every day...the Dietary Guidelines way. Start with plenty of breads, cereals, rice, pasta, vegetables, and fruits. Add 2-3 servings from the milk group and 2-3 servings from the meat group. Remember to go easy on fats, oils, and sweets, the foods in the small tip of the Pyramid. |
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