Tips For Healthy Living

Here are some basic tips for healthy living.  With our busy lifestyles we all can lose focus on what really matters the most. Our good health is something that can suffer yet is of utmost importance.

• Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day. Try to keep your mind free of worries during this time. If you like you can meditate on pleasant things.
• Do moderate exercise at least 3 times a week. Walking, running stairs, jogging, cycling and swimming are just a few examples. People who do moderate exercise lower their risk of cardiovascular disease compared to inactive people.
• Check your posture. Don't slouch. good posture allows your internal organs to function better and helps prevent neck and back pain.
• Eat out less often. Learn to prepare and eat a variety of different healthy foods. Take a cooking class to help you learn how to cook.
• For snacking keep a see-through container of cut-up vegetables in the refrigerator.
• Don't snack a night. If you need to eat something choose fresh vegetables or fruits.
• Strategies to help reduce stress include: aerobic exercise, plenty of sleep, deep breathing and meditating.
• Choose nuts as a snack. Use nuts to replace meat or poultry in your menu, not in addition to these items.
• Try eating half the food on your plate while eating out and bring the other half home for later consumption.
• When you work out, don't drink caffeinated beverages, as they can dehydrate you. Be aware that some Energy drinks are loaded with caffeine. 

These tips for healthy living are in random order but are geared toward guiding us in taking better care of ourselves. I'll be adding more of these tips for healthy living in future posts.

Health Benefits of Seafood

Seafood is known for it's healthy oils which are an excellent source of Omega 3 fatty acids. Seafood is typically low in fat and high in nutrients.

A well-balanced diet that includes a variety of fish and shellfish can contribute to great heart health and children's growth and development.