With all the distracting information out there about healthy living, simple ways to be healthy can be overlooked. Following are 10 simple ways to maintain a healthy living.
1. Water. Simple, easy, yet most don’t drink enough. Fill a quart sized water bottle in the morning and finish it by lunch. Then do this again by dinner time.
2. Fresh fruits. I don’t know of anyone one who has ever become fat eating fruits, but it is best to eat them between meals. After a meal can make your body store the sugar in them as fat.
3. Protein. Include protein in each meal. Everyone knows to eat chicken or fish, but high quality protein shakes are just as good.
4. Stay away from bad starches. White potatoes, instant oatmeal, pasta, and white bread are some examples of bad starches because they can raise blood sugar quicker that their whole wheat counter parts.
5. Exercise. Get your heart pumping at least three times a week for thirty minutes each time.
6. Eat vegetables. Get a variety of dark and leafy green veggies into your diet for vitamins and anti-oxidants.
7. Graze. Eat small portions throughout the day. Most people already know its healthier to eat 6 or so smaller portions throughout the day than 3 large meals, and science has backed this up.
8. Liberal amounts of fatty acids. Essential for metabolism. They are present in large amounts in certain fish but also in flaxseed. Mix some ground flaxseed in your food and you are good to go.
9. Fiber. Everyone knows they need more fiber, but how do you increase it? Fruits and vegetables for one, but eating whole grain breads instead of white bread is another. Think whole grain products instead of refined flour.
10. Raw nuts and seeds. High in the good fats. Eat a handful each day.
This list is short and sweet on purpose. Do the above on a regular basis and you wont believe how much better you will feel.
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