Leading a Healthy Lifestyle


Leading a Healthy Lifestyle
HEALTH TIPS TO LIVE BY

  • Eat breakfast daily to improve memory, mood, energy levels and well-being.

  • Increase calcium, vitamin D, zinc and fibre by eating yoghurt, milk, cheese, red meat, fish, seafood, fortified breakfast cereals, fruit and vegetables.

  • Weight-bearing exercise and adequate calcium are crucial to prevent bone loss.

  • Eat meals regularly and have a nutritious afternoon snack to improve cognitive performance.

  • Lift intake of Vitamins A, C and E and fibre to cut breast cancer risk.

  • Eat foods rich in anti-oxidants and phytoestrogens, such as fruit, vegetables, grains and garlic to reduce risk of heart disease.

  • Nutrients in food work much better than those in pills and powders, which can have negative effects.

  • Avoid salty foods and don't add salt to meals and cooking because it interferes with calcium absorption.

  • Regular exercise and healthy eating are the keys to weight management.

    HEARTY LIFE IS THE KEY

    A heart attack patient's first instinct may be to take things a little easy, but research suggests this could be a big mistake. Those who stay active after a first heart attack have a 60 per cent lower risk of a second or fatal attack.

    It also held true for men, women, smokers and people with high or low cholesterol.

    - Annemarie Failla
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