Put a spring in your step with our top 10 tips for a healthy lifestyle - August 2009
1. Let it beet
Research has shown that drinking 500ml of beetroot juice could dramatically reduce blood pressure after just one hour. So drink up the pink stuff!
2. Think outside the box
Us lazy Brits will spend 17 years of our lives on the sofa, with seven years of that devoted to watching TV. Next time you hear yourself say, "I haven't got time to go to the gym" think about switching off the box and doing something healthy instead.
3. Good things come in small packages
Chop high calorie foods – such as cheese and chocolate - into small pieces – it will seem you’re getting more than you are!
4. Embracing good health
Giving your partner a hug doesn't just warm the heart, it can protect it too.
5. Don’t be a workaholic
Working is a must - but don’t turn it into your entire life. Overworking is unhealthy and counterproductive.
6. Sunny side up
Get outside in the sunshine for a natural boost. The sun's rays on the skin help your body produce vitamin D.
7. One is the magic number
Eating just one extra portion of fruit and vegetables a day could cut your risk of dying early from any cause by 20 per cent.
8. Holding back the years
Add 14 years to your life by following four very easy principles: don't smoke; take regular exercise, drink sensibly and eat five portions of fruit and veg a day.
9. A step in the right direction
Walking for 30 minutes 3 times a week helps circulation, aids weight loss and keeps muscles and joints fit.
10. Laughter is the best medicine
Find something to laugh at every day to give your feel-good hormones a boost. Laughter is one of the healthiest things for you – both physically and mentally.
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