When you feel well you never think about ill health, but diseases take many years to manifest, so it’s much better to stay well than to try and fix the broken bits.
What if I told you that by picking just one simple habit each month and focusing on it for 30 days, you could transform your health by the end of the year?
Let’s dive into these manageable, yet impactful changes you can make:
1. Cook from Scratch Embrace the joy of cooking, it doesn’t have to take long or be complicated. Swap processed foods and switch to fresh ingredients. Slow cookers are a great idea
2. Swap Cakes and Biscuits for Dark Chocolate and Fruit Satisfy your sweet tooth without the sugar crash. Dark chocolate and fruit are delicious and nutritious alternatives.
3. Have a Protein Breakfast Start your day with protein such as eggs, nitrate free bacon, peanut or almond butter on toast or low sugar beans. Healthy fats such as avocado are also helpful and keep hunger at bay longer.
4. Move More Daily Incorporate movement into your daily routine. Park further away, take the stairs, or stretch in front of the TV. Every bit counts!
5. Swap Some Caffeine for Water or Herbal Tea Stay hydrated and reduce your caffeine intake. Herbal teas can be a soothing alternative to your usual coffee fix.
6. Plan Your Food for a Week Take control of your meals with weekly planning. This not only helps with portion control but also reduces the stress of last-minute meal decisions.
7. Eat 2 or 3 Meals Per Day Find a meal routine that works for you, and stick to it. Fewer, well-balanced meals can help maintain steady energy levels throughout the day and prevent snacking.
8. Reduce Snacking This only works if you have 3 balanced meals a day. Cutting down on snacks and grazing can help regulate your metabolism and keep unhealthy cravings at bay.
9. Stop Takeaways Resist the temptation of fast food. Home-cooked meals are healthier and more rewarding. Frozen vegetables, sachets of brown rice or lentils are all fast healthy foods.
By integrating these habits into your life, you'll pave the way for preventative health, and see a significant transformation by the end of the year. Remember, the key is consistency and taking it one step at a time. Here’s to a healthier you!
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