Simple Solutions for Nutrition and Exercise
Top 10 Simple Solutions Tips for Nutrition and Exercise
1. Buy the deepest color of ground beef you can find. The darker the red, the less fat it contains.
2. Mow your lawn instead of a riding lawn mover. Rake leaves or grass to move and exercise your arms and shoulders. The lawn will look great, and you will have accomplished your daily workout.
3. When eating out at a restaurant, follow these tips:
4. Take the stairs whenever you can. Each flight burns 10 calories! (A flight is the equivalent of approximately 10-12 steps ) Take advantage of the steps to do ankle lifts and calf stretches, too.
5. Try adding a handful of walnuts (2 oz., 1/4 cup, 8 halves, 4 walnuts) and low-fat dressing to your salad in place of cheese, high-fat salad dressing and croutons. Research has shown that walnuts contain omega-3 fatty acids, which as part of a healthy diet may help reduce your risk of heart disease.
6. If you spend a lot of time talking on a cordless phone, make it count! While talking stretch your arms and legs; do arm curls with a can of food in your hand; do squats or lunges or “wall sit”.
7. Keep higher fat and calorie food packages out of sight in the pantry. Put raw vegetables and fruits in front in the refrigerator or on the counter so that’s what you see first.
8. Learn to play again! Play chase with the dog or take him for a walk. Take the kids to the park for a game of tag, push them on the swings or skip rope. Badminton, volleyball and swimming will get you and your family moving and having fun together.
9. Snack tips:
