Top 10 Tips To Get Healthier!
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Every once in a while we let down our boundaries and eat that last slice of pizza and finish up the rest of that ice cream, but that doesn’t make us bad people! Everyone does it, it’s a matter of getting out of our bad habits which is the hard part. I have posted 10 easy (and fun) tips to remember to get back on track to getting healthier!
Eat Breakfast. We’ve all heard our moms’ nagging us to eat breakfast before we go to school, but it actually pays off to eat a good breakfast! Not only does it wake up your brain to help you concentrate during classes, but it also jump starts your metabolism so you’re less likely to over eat during other meals. Waking up an extra 15 minutes early can really make a difference when it comes to eating breakfast!
- Drink Water. On the nutritional pyramid, it says that we should be drinking 8-10 cups of water per day. Although sugary drinks like soda are addicting, drinking water is a much healthier alternative. Other than having zero calories, water is also good for your skin, so drink up!
Eat an Apple. “An apple a day keeps the doctor away”, a famous saying, is actually true! Eating fruits instead of starchy snacks (that are high in calories and fat) like potato chips or cookies is a much healthier option. Snacking on fruit can cut more than half the calories and fat than other snacks.
- Choose Wheat. Wheat bread contains more fiber than white bread, which can leave you feeling full for much longer. When eating foods like pasta and rice, try finding a whole-grain substitute – it’s healthier.
- Share. Often times when you go to a restaurant you get more than enough food on your plate, so don’t eat it all! Share a meal with a friend, or eat half and take the rest home. By doing this you can say “goodbye” to feeling guilty after eating a bountiful serving of food, and even better, you can still finish it later! (A good tip: eat about 50%-75% of the food on your plate. If you’re still hungry after taking about a 5-minute break from eating, then finish it.)
Eat Fats. Monounsaturated fats, that is. Monounsaturated fats, or MUFA’s, consist of oils, nuts and seeds, avocado, olives, and chocolate. Try eating a small portion of one of these fats every day, they have proven to help reduce stomach fat and can also help protect you from chronic diseases.
- Slow Down, Cowboy. If you’re a slow eater already, then don’t change! However, if you tend to eat quickly, you might want to slow down. Studies have shown that people who eat slower and who have a beverage while they are eating are more likely to realize when they become full sooner than those who eat quickly. That’s because your body sends messages to your brain quicker when you eat slower, helping you recognize when to stop eating.
- Dance. When you wake up in the morning, put your radio or iPod on and dance to a song (but don’t forget to stretch first!) It will make you wake up more and will burn calories! Even if you don’t do this in the morning, dance to at least 1 song a day. It will get your body moving, and it’s fun!
- Get Some Fresh Air. With spring finally here and the weather warming up, there’s really no excuse to not go outside! Spending a minimum of 30 minutes a day outside is a great way to burn calories, and can also help you release stress (always a good thing).
Chew Gum. Yes, it’s true, chewing gum is good for you! Chewing gum can burn up to 11 calories an hour (not much compared to a good workout) but it’s still something! Chewing gum between meals or during class also gets your mind off of hunger, so you’re not focusing on what’s next on your plate.
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