Health, The Forgotten Friend
How many times have you heard someone say, "If I could do it all
over again, I'd take better care of my health"? Or have you
heard people say, "If I get rid of this disease, I'll eat right
and exercise more frequently"? Unfortunately, most people don't
receive that second chance.
Most people do not appreciate the importance of their health
until it is failing. Cookies, candy, chips, ice cream, french
fries, alcohol we run to them for comfort and solace. We think
these foods make us feel better, but that is an illusion. These
foods, and many others like them, are slowly killing us. Every
time you "indulge" in a pint of ice cream or an order of
super-size fries, you are putting your health at risk. So, does
this mean stop eating french fries and ice cream? Maybe. Would
you live longer if you stopped eating cookies, candy, chips, ice
cream, French fries? Probably. If you lower your intake of the
foods that rapidly increase your blood sugar, kill your brain
cells, increase your cholesterol level and blood pressure, you
will probably have a healthier and longer life.
So how do you lower your intake of these foods when they are
frequently on sale in bright seductive packaging at the grocery
store and readily available on almost every street corner? Here
are a few suggestions:
* Stash healthy snacks in your car so you won't be tempted to
order fast food on your way home from work. * Exercise. It will
give you a natural energy boost and deter you from eating more
calories that you can burn off. * Drink more water. The more
water you drink, the less hungry you will feel. * Don't stop
eating these foods 'cold turkey'. Gradually reduce your intake.
If you currently eat french fries five times a week, start by
reducing to four times a week. Try this for a couple of weeks
and then reduce your intake to three times a week. * Set a
specific goal. Goals will let you see your progress and can be a
source of inspiration.
Be strong when you crave food that is not good for you. You
will thank yourself later. Remember, health is important. Take
care of your health while you still have the chance.
Raquel Hunter
Raquel is a writer for MamasHealth.com She can be reached at
raquelhunter@mamashealth.com
About the author:
Raquel S. Hunter is a writer for http://www.MamasHealth.com
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easy to understand information about health.
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