6 Ways to Be Healthier Today
1. Increase physical activity
- – Dance to your 3 favorite songs
- – Walk in place during commercial breaks
- – Play indoor tag with your kids
2. Add a vegetable or fruit to your day
- – Add extra onions and peppers to a meal
- – Get easy-to-eat vegetables like baby carrots
- – Have a cut-up apple for a snack or meal
3. Find a way to laugh
- – Talk about a funny time with friends or family
- – Watch a comedy video
- – Do something silly
4. Stay hydrated
- – Drink at least 64 ounces of water a day
- – Choose drinks not sweetened with sugar, honey, or agave
- – Sparkling or flavored water without sugar
- – Water infused with frozen berries, lemon, cucumber, or basil
5. Eat the Right Amount of Food
- – Eat when you are hungry and stop when you are full
- – Get seconds if you need to, or save the extra food on your plate for later
- – Try to eat three times a day, either three meals or a combo of meals and snacks
6. Enjoy Your Food
- – Focus on the different flavors and textures as you eat
- – Make a favorite dish or one that is connected to happy memories
- – Try a new recipe that looks interesting
- – Cook with friends or family
