Summer Health Tips
Prepared by: Nutrition Department
- Drink water to prevent illness.
- Eat fresh.
- Exercise regularly every day at least 30 min.
- Stop smoking and limit the intake of alcoholic drinks (No more than 2 drinks per day).
- Stay shady: prevent direct sunshine between 10 am and 4 pm. Wear sunglasses and Put sunscreen.
- Sleep well to protect your metabolism and physical health.
10 Step Plan for a Healthy Weight
- Eat more cooked food and stop eating Junk food.
- Eat more whole grains instead of refined grains.
- Drink water (2L per day or more).
- Have at least 3 servings of vegetables a day.
- Start your day with a healthy breakfast.
- Reduce Saturated fats.
- Switch from full fat dairy products to low fat products.
- Add a meatless meal once a week.
- Include more fish in your diet.
- Have a healthy snack(s).
Healthy Foods for Healthy Organs
Eyes: Eat fresh, dark green, leafy vegetables.
Brain: Take Omega 3 fats and exercise regularly.
Lungs: Stop Smoking and exercise regularly.Heart: Reduce intake of saturated fats and exercise regularly.
Stomach and Intestines: Take probiotics (yogurt) and whole foods (fiber).
Joints: Take Omega 3, Vitamin D, Vitamin K, and exercise regularly.Skin: Dark green leafy vegetables (Spinach, Broccoli…), colored fruits rich in carotenoids, and take Omega 3.
7 Reasons to Stop Consuming Sugar:
- Sugar is highly addictive.
- Sugar causes Insulin Resistance which can cause Diabetes Type II.
- Sugar can cause tooth decay.
- It can cause overweight and obesity.
- It can cause cancer.
- It can raise the level of Cholesterol and Triglycerides which can lead to heart diseases.
- It can cause fatty liver.
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