Welcome to the third month
of the New Year… how is your resolution going?
Luckily, March is National Nutrition Month and here is your opportunity
to re-start those resolutions, even if you got a little off track. We are three months away from beach time, so
now is the perfect time to take your health seriously.
According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics,
these nutritious tips will help you lead a healthier life:
- Eat Breakfast: It is important to start your day off with lean protein, whole grains, fruits and vegetables. Try these quick breakfast ideas at www.eatright.org/nutritiontipsheets.
- Make Half of Your Plate Covered By Fruits and Vegetables: The vitamins, minerals and fiber in fruits and vegetables are essential to a healthy diet. Try to eat 2 cups of fruit and 2 ½ cups of vegetables a day.
- Drink MORE Water: Even if you are taking in enough vitamins and minerals, you might not be properly absorbing the necessary nutrients if you do not have enough water in your system to transport the nutrients into your cells. The Institute of Medicine recommends women drink 9 cups of water and men drink 13 cups of water daily.
- Exercise Daily: Although it may not feel like it in New Jersey, spring is on its way! Get outside and enjoy the sunshine by taking a quick 15 minute walk to help lower your blood pressure and help control your weight and stress.
- Use Your Kitchen: Cooking at home has the potential to be more healthy and cost-effective. You know what you are putting in your meals! If you are a beginner in the kitchen, check out these how-to videos to help get you started: www.eatright.org/howdoi.
For more
advice on how to lead a more nutritious life, schedule a nutritional consult
with Dr. Takacs at 973.383.5052. For
location and hours visit us at www.DrTakacs.com
or like us on Facebook at Takacs Wellness Center.
Photo taken by Brielle 12/30/12 in Hydra, Greece.
Good point about breakfast! It truely is the most important meal of the day, but often many people neglect it. If you do not eat breakfast, then your body will store the next meal it gets as fat. Your body does this out of fear that you are starving it! I wants to survive, and thus if you work against your body, it works against you!
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