How to lead a healthy lifestyle
By Lynn Arden
It
happens. The busier you are, the harder it is to find time to take care of
yourself. Pretty soon, you're watching those good eating habits circle the
drain.
That's why I came up with 25 ridiculously easy tips--total no-brainers--that
make impressive nutrition happen even on days when you're on autopilot. Do the
Big Easies, and you'll automatically get seven servings of fruits and veggies,
all the calcium you need, plenty of fiber and omega-3 fats, tons of healing
antioxidants, and more.
And the pay offs? You improve your chances of fending off cancer, stroke, heart
attack, and diabetes; have more energy; stay slimmer; keep your mind sharp; and
sidestep urinary tract infection Imagine it's a typical weekday, and you're
busier than ever.
If you start the day with orange juice, don't miss the chance to get calcium
too. This superstar mineral fends off PMS, high blood pressure, and
osteoporosis. The biggest shock; it might even help you lose weight! Most calcium-fortified
orange and grapefruit juices have as much calcium as milk--or more!
Also taking multivitamin tablets will
instantly give you a boost and top your body up with what it lacks. One little
pill, such big benefits! People who take a daily multivitamin/mineral
supplement have dramatic reductions in the risk of colon cancer and heart
disease, studies show. Another benefit: The folic acid in your multi is almost
two times more absorbable than the form of this vitamin found in food.
Cereal is healthy but to make it extra
healthy try topping it with fruit. This will give extra taste and it will count
as one of your 5aday.
With at least 7 g of fiber per serving, because eating cereal is your easiest
chance to get lots of fiber in a small package. Not only is fiber a cancer
fighter, but it actually cancels out some of the calories you eat! For example,
if you eat 30 g of fiber a day--slightly more than double what most of us
get--your body will absorb 120 fewer calories a day. That adds up to a 13-lb loss
in a year!
Blueberries are youth berries. Even frozen blueberries are so packed with
antioxidants that just 1/2 cup can double the antioxidant power of most
people's diets--something that experts suspect will slow down your aging clock.
Blueberries actually reversed memory loss in one animal study!
Coffee in the morning isn’t necessarily good for you even though it wakes you
up but if you really cant go without a caffeine fix make sure you have plenty
of milk.
If you make instant coffee with hot water, all you're getting is a wake-up
call. Use milk, and you've got cafe au lait--along with insurance against
osteoporosis from the calcium and vitamin D in the milk.
Drinking enough water is essential to maintain a healthy body and stay
hydrated.
Always keep the water and the glass right there. So drink it! Only one-third of
all Americans get the recommended eight glasses daily. Think a little shortfall
doesn't matter? Signs of mild dehydration include fatigue upon awakening,
fatigue at