Hints for Healthy Living 2004 and Beyond !

Here’s “How To” The following are tips to attainting and maintaining a healthy and longer life !  Eat well-balanced meals containing lean meats, fruits and vegetables.  Structure at least three to four days a week to include a minimum of minutes of heart-healthy exercise – walking, jogging, aerobics, swimming  Reduce Caffeine & Avoid Alcohol  Get at least 7 hours of sleep each night.

A well-balanced diet coupled with regular exercise is a successful combination to help keep your body fit.A well-balanced diet coupled with regular exercise is a successful combination to help keep your body fit. Eat a variety of foods, including plenty of vegetables, fruits, and whole grain products. Also include low-fat dairy products, lean meats, poultry and fishEat a variety of foods, including plenty of vegetables, fruits, and whole grain products. Also include low-fat dairy products, lean meats, poultry and fish Drink lots of water and go easy on the salt, soda, sugar, alcohol, and saturated fat.Drink lots of water and go easy on the salt, soda, sugar, alcohol, and saturated fat. HEALTHY EATING

EXERCISE  Experts say just minutes of activity three to four days a week will help you stay healthier.  Exercise makes you feel better, improves your health and helps you perform at your best every day.  Best of all, it is never too late to start !!

The question is: How do I do this? There are many ways to exercise every day without going to the gym or to a fitness club. Here are a few:There are many ways to exercise every day without going to the gym or to a fitness club. Here are a few: Park farther away from work, the grocery store, or the shopping mall. Take a minute walk every other day. Ask a friend or family member to join you. Add exercise into your weekend plans. Turn your coffee break into a walking break. Use the stairs instead of the elevator/escalator.

What are the benefits of exercising? Here are just a few:  Lung Capacity increases.  Heart muscle grows stronger.  Promotes strong and healthy bones.  Increases intellectual capacity and productivity.  Antidote for emotional disturbances – a.k.a. stress.  Realistic way to lose weight.

And Remember – It’s A Good Idea To Visit Your Family Doctor For A Check Up Prior To Starting Any Diet & Exercise Program !!