Monday, August 25, 2008

Daily Steps to Health

Don't Smoke: If you do smoke, talk to your doctor about quit. Your doctor or nurse can aid you. And, you can also help manually. For instructions on how to quit, go to: You Can Quit Smoking Now. http://www.smokefree.gov. To talk to someone regarding how to quit, call the National Quitline: 1-800-QUITNOW. For more quit-smoking possessions, go to: http://www.healthfinder.gov/, and search for "smoking."

Be Physically Active: Walking smartly, mowing the lawn, dancing, swimming, and bicycling are just a few examples of moderate physical activity. If you are not previously physically active, start small and work up to 30 minutes or more of moderate physical action most days of the week.

Eat a Healthy Diet: Emphasize fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fat-free or low-fat milk and milk goods; include lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, eggs, and nuts; and eat foods low in flooded fats, Trans fats, cholesterol, salt, and added sugars.

Stay at a Healthy Weight: Balance calories from foods and beverages with calories you burn off by your activities. To prevent gradual weight gain over time, make small decreases in food and beverage calories and increase physical activity.

Drink Alcohol Only in Moderation: If you drink alcohol, have no additional than two drinks a day.

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