Health Tips - 3

HEALTH TIPS 61. Daily moderate exercise like walking, swimming, and running for 30 minutes can strengthen lower bones. 62. Inactive people will find it difficult to strengthen their bones even if their diet is calcium rich. 63. Vitamin K found in green leafy vegetables is essential for bone-hardening protein called Osteocalcin. 64. Avoid excess vitamin A supplementation more than 1.5 mg to avoid its interaction with vitamin K. 65. Excess body fat increases levels of inflammation in your body resulting in joint pain and osteoarthritis. 66. Enjoy potassium iodine salt with your meal to help reduce high blood pressure. 67. Start your day with good healthy breakfast to give you energy. Example: Layer low-fat yogurt with your favorite cereals and sliced fruits or berries. 68. A snack less than 200 calories: one tablespoon of peanut butter spread on slices of an apple. 69. A snack less than 200 calories: one cup of tomato soup with five whole-grain crackers. 70. Enjoy your diet care dessert two hours after your lunch. 71. Avoid eating in front of the television. 72. Replace coffee and red tea with healthier herbal options like chamomine, cinnamon, and anise. 73. Always think of controlling the portions you eat. 74. Plan healthy snacks in advance and keep a variety of nutritious ready-to-eat supplies on hand such as wholegrain crackers, low-fat cheese, celery sticks, or carrots. 75. Get 8 hours of sleep each night. 76. Enjoy an early dinner to avoid night eating syndrome. 77. When your friend is on a diet, be supportive. 78. Use the stairs instead of the elevator. 79. A healthy snack for kids: a small baked potato, topped with reduced fat cheddar cheese, and salsa. 80. A healthy snack for kids: spread avocado on multi grain bread and top with grilled chicken slices. 81. A healthy snack for kids: make a mini-sandwich with tuna or egg salad on a thin slice of bread. 82. A healthy snack for kids: blend low-fat milk, frozen strawberries, and banana for a delicious smoothie. 83. A healthy snack for kids: dip baby carrot, cucumbers, or celery sticks in low-fat dressing. 84. Limit caffeine intake to one to two cups a day to help reduce nervousness. 85. Do not overcook vegetables so you do not loose most of their vitamins and minerals. 86. Follow Diet Care’s healthy weight loss plan to prevent any deficiencies. 87. High intake of gaseous drinks and sport beverages may weaken your teeth. 88. Don’t lose nutritional benefits by abusing your drinks with sugar! 89. "Your body is the baggage you must carry through life. The more excess the baggage, the shorter the trip.” - Arnold H. Glasgow 90. "The rest of the world lives to eat, while I eat to live.” - Socrates 91. "Never, never, never quit." - Winston Churchill 92. "A journey of a thousand miles starts with one step." – Lao Tzu

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