Healthy ideas—healthier life

2007-05-12T00:47:00.000-07:00

we have healthy ideas—easy tips for a healthier life
1. Set a goal of trying one new fruit or vegetable every week
2. Keep a bowl of fruit on your desk at work
3. Switch from ice cream to frozen yogurt
4. Substitute sweet potatoes for regular baked potatoes or fries. You'll get more Vitamin A.
5. Get more fiber. Add canned beans or a handful of nuts to your salad.
6. Take the stairs, not the elevator.
7. Don't e-mail your office mate. Walk down the hall and deliver the message personally
8. Get a dog. Commit to walking 10 minutes in the morning and 20 minutes at night.
9. Buy a soccer ball. Kick it with your kids or a neighbor.
10. Buy shoes at the end of the day when your feet are more swollen from use.
11. Every six months check expiration dates and clean out your medicine cabinet.
12. Mark your calendar and change your toothbrush every three months.
13. When the time changes, change the batteries on your smoke alarms.
14. Buy a thermometer for your refrigerator to make sure your food is kept at the right temperature.
15. Put sunscreen on your hands as well as your face and neck every single day.
16. Play.
17. Read.
18. Be optimistic.
19. Volunteer in your community.
20. Mentor someone.
21. Keep a stock of low calorie snacks on hand: cut up carrots, cucumber, pretzels, nonfat popcorn.
22. Don't eat in front of the TV.
23. Try spices and seasonings instead of salt.
24. Add spinach to your salad, sandwich tacos or burger and get a boost of Vitamin C and iron.
25. Choose tuna packed in water, not oil.
26. Grab the cell phone and go for a walk.
27. Park your car on the far side of the lot and get in a little extra exercise.
28. Take your family on regular walks.
29. Dance with your children.
30. Try a yoga class.
31. Put moisturizer on your hands and feet before you go to bed every night.
32. Quit smoking.
33. Fasten your seatbelt.
34. Wear a helmet when biking or rollerskating.
35. When traveling, flex your leg muscles or move your feet every 15 minutes.
36. Adopt a pet from your local humane society.
37. When you're feeling stressed, smile and take a few deep breaths.
38. Don't gossip.
39. Practice forgiveness.
40. Learn to say no.

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Healthy ideas—healthier life