HABITS OF HEALTHY PEOPLE
Have Breakfast
It's important for many reasons
It jump-starts your metabolism & stops you from overeating later
Plus, studies show that adults who have a healthy breakfast do better at work & kids who eat the morning meal score higher on tests
If a big meal first thing isn’t for you, keep it light with a granola bar or a piece of fruit just don’t skip it
Plan Your Meals
It’ll help you save time and money in the long run
Block out some time, then sit down & consider your goals & needs
Do you want to lose weight? Cut back on sugar, fat, or carbs? Add protein or vitamins?
Meal prep keeps you in control because you'll know what you’re eating & when
Drink Plenty of Water
Instead of drinking sugary drinks which are linked to obesity & type 2 diabetes, you'll lose weight
If you don't enjoy plain water, add flavor with slices of orange, lemon, lime, watermelon, or cucumber
Take an Exercise Break
Don’t just grab another cup of coffee, get up and move
Do some deep lunges or stretches which are good for the body & mind.
Walking 35 minutes five times a week may help keep you feel more positive
If you can’t get in the whole 30 minutes at once, short bursts help also
Go Offline
Checking your email & social media a lot? Sure, your friends' and family’s latest updates are just a click away,
but do you really need to see pictures of your cousin’s latest meal?
Let it wait until morning & set a time to log off & put the phone down
When you cut back on screen time, it frees you up to do other things
Take a walk, read a book, or go help your mom or cousin chop veggies for her next great dinner
Learn Something New
New skills help keep your brain healthy
Sign up for an aerobics class or a creative writing workshop or master a new language.
The mental work it takes to learn a new skill can slow the signs of aging & may even delay the effects of Alzheimer’s disease
Don’t Smoke
If you smoke even once a day, quit
It's a big move toward better health
Your body repairs itself quickly
As soon as 20 minutes after your last cigarette, your heart rate & blood pressure drop
Why wait? Kick the habit, today, your doctor will be happy to help you get started
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