Simple Steps to a Healthier You
Fri Oct 21 2011At Artius Health we believe that healthy eating habits lead to a happy and fulfilling life for you and your family. Weight loss, increased energy, better sleep, feeling of wellbeing, reduced risk of chronic illness are just some of the benefits to be gained.
Whether you want to lose weight, lower your cholesterol, reduce your risk of cancer, heart disease or diabetes or just set a good example for your children, diet and exercise is the best place to start.
National Nutrition Week is here so what better time to take the first steps towards a healthier you.
Getting into the habit of ‘good eating’ is tricky business,. Following are some simple tips to help you get going.
- Eat breakfast, lunch and dinner daily
Regular meals help to keep your energy levels stable and make sure your metabolism is working at an optimal level
- Avoid the fats
Choose low fat products where possible. Use only a scrape of butter or margarine and use spray oil in your cooking.
- Don’t drink your calories
Limit soft drinks, cordials, juices, high fat milk drinks and alcohol.
- Fill up on fibre
Choose high fibre foods such as whole grain breads, cereals and crackers, fruit and vegetables. These fill you up and leave you feeling satisfied
- Portions, portions, portions
Many of us overeat at our evening meal. Try piling half your plate with vegetables and salad, only a quarter of your plate with protein (meat, chicken, fish or vegetarian alternative) and only a quarter of you plate with carbohydrates (pasta, rice, potato, sweet potato or corn).
- Keep a food diary
Keeping a record of everything you eat for a week or two can often make you aware of what you are getting right and what you are getting wrong. It is a great way to self-monitor.
- Enjoy your food!
Allow yourself to sit down, without distractions, and savour you meal. You will see how much satisfaction you can get from only 2 small pieces of chocolate without having to eat the whole block!
- Be more active every day
Turn the TV off and go for a walk around the block, take the stairs or walk to the shops. You can also invest in a pedometer and count the number of steps you take each day, gradually increasing your target.
Artius Health has a team of dedicated Dieticians and Psychologists across the Gold Coast and Ipswich regions that can personalize a program to meet your needs.
Call us today to make an appointment or visit us for more information on our Wellbeing Programs.
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