Staying Healthy
- Drink 6 to 8 eight-ounce glasses of water every day
- Drink a full glass of water 5 minutes before meal time
- Eat your vegetables first
- Chew your food completely… slow down and enjoy
- Chew sugar-free gum between meals
- Choose healthy snacks, like fruits, vegetables, low-fat yogurt, or low-fat cottage cheese
- Cut down on dressings, sauces and gravy
- Eat "whole grain" breads and cereals
- Use low-fat cooking spray instead of oil or butter
- Bake or broil instead of frying
- Steam instead of boiling
When stressed, angry or anxious, exercise instead of turning to high-fat "comfort" foods for release. Your mood is likely to improve and you will feel better about yourself later.
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