Basics to Healthy Living

Follow this quick guide to living a healthy and balanced life:

• Have 1500-1600 calories per day based on physical activity

• Have 300-500 calories each for breakfast, lunch and dinner

• Have up to 200 calories each for 2 snacks per day

• Find only 50-100 calories to cut per day if weight loss is the goal

• Ideal waistline is 32 inches for a woman, and 35 for a man

• For depression, eat foods or take supplements with omega 3 fatty acids

• Eat foods with less than 4 grams of saturated fat, and less than 9 grams of sugar, per serving

• Apples, carrots, and nuts are good snacks

• Red Pepper and Cinnamon help fight fat

• Walk for 30 minutes per day – Aim for 10,000 steps per day

• Lift weights for 30 minutes per week

• Sweat for an hour per week

• Stretching is important to prevent injury

• Fidgeting helps burn calories

Did you know that your food cravings can determine your mood?

· Meat could mean you're angry

· Sweets might be a sign of depression

· Ice cream might mean you're anxious

· Salty snacks could mean you're stressed

· Pasta might signal loneliness or sexual frustration

· All of the above might mean you're just a little bit jealous

And finally, avoid these ingredients for a healthier lifestyle:

· Hydrogenated Oils

· Sugars

· High-Fructose Corn Syrup

· Enriched Flour

· Bleached Flour