Habits for a Healthy Life
12 Habits for a Healthy Life
- Individually, and all together, these can make an amazing difference in your
wellbeing. Many of todays chronic diseases - such as hypertension,
diabetes, heart attacks and strokes - can be prevented through a healthy
lifestyle. 30% of our youth will be obese in their 20's - this generation will be the first to have shorter lifespans than their parents; this trend could be reversed by adapting health lifestyles.
Each healthy habit can make a difference in your well-being and for your family. Consider adding a new healthy habit each month. Please read about them in the following articles:
Each healthy habit can make a difference in your well-being and for your family. Consider adding a new healthy habit each month. Please read about them in the following articles:
Create an Exercise Habit Click Image to Enjoy Article
Choose Healthy Portions
At least half your plate should be fruits and vegetables. The more you choose a whole food, plant based diet, the easier it is to control your portions because these foods help your stomach know when it's full. If you choose foods that are calorie dense, be very careful with portions. Click Here to Enjoy Article
At least half your plate should be fruits and vegetables. The more you choose a whole food, plant based diet, the easier it is to control your portions because these foods help your stomach know when it's full. If you choose foods that are calorie dense, be very careful with portions. Click Here to Enjoy Article
Healthy Oils
Plants, such as nuts, seeds, even dark greens (!!) are the best source for the fats your body needs - and it's best to get them by eating the plant rather than the expressed oils. Just a small amount of nuts or seeds is plenty - such as 2 walnuts rather than eating them by the handfuls which could be several 100 calories. Use oils in very small amounts, since this is a dense source of fat and calories. Click Here to Enjoy Article
Plants, such as nuts, seeds, even dark greens (!!) are the best source for the fats your body needs - and it's best to get them by eating the plant rather than the expressed oils. Just a small amount of nuts or seeds is plenty - such as 2 walnuts rather than eating them by the handfuls which could be several 100 calories. Use oils in very small amounts, since this is a dense source of fat and calories. Click Here to Enjoy Article
| Adequate Sleep |
| Short but Not Sweet... |
| Benefits of Eating Fish |
| Choose Whole Grains |
| Quitting Smoking |
| Eat Your Legumes |
| Be Fresh |
| Laugh Everyday |
Putting Healthy Habits in Action...
| Adapting Recipes for Healthier Choices |
| Enjoy your Fruits and Vegetables |
| Cooking Fish |
| Reducing Salt |
| Cooking with Whole Grains |
| Enjoy Legumes |
| Sustaining Healthy Habits |
