Your health is what you make of it. Everything you do and think either adds to the vitality, energy, and spirit you possess or takes away from it. Ann Wigmore
Nutrilite Health Institute Centre for Optimal Health and Preventive Medicine specialist’s medical director Dr. Duke Johnson says there are no short cuts to a healthier life. There is only one way, and that is a healthy lifestyle. All it takes is 25 easy steps. Here are the 25 easy and manageable steps with no particular order:
- Eat more fruits and vegetable
- Quit or decrease smoking
- Eat more whole grains
- Get help for depression or stress
- Calculate your body mass index (BMI), waist-to-hip, and percentage of body fat.
- Calculate how many calories you need
- Learn how to estimate your calorie intake
- Wear sunscreen
- Eat carbohydrates with a low glycemic index
- Take basic supplements
- Kick the fad habit
- Exercise your religious faith
- Avoid high-fructose corn syrup
- Get enough rest
- Use only canola and extra –virgin oil
- Eat organic foods
- Decrease alcohol use
- Get more omega-3
- Reduce exposure to contagious diseases
- See your doctor
- Cut back on processed foods, including fast foods and snacks
- Move your body more
- Reduce exposure to chemicals
- Reduce consumption of dark meats
- Go for genetic testing
Change the way you live to a healthier and happier lifestyle.
Extracted from an article, 25 Easy Steps to live longer, in New Sunday Times
It always amazes me how prevalent the role stress has become in life. As far as your 25 steps - I really appreciate the advice about processed foods. With a busy lifestyle - it's easy to fall into a habit of relying on this type of food when you are short on time. I will start to think twice about it now.
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