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Small Choices for Better Health

By Donna Stark

When you hear the words "health" and "wellness," do you assume that everything they stand for is beyond your reach? Or do you think they are just words that industry leaders use to market their products? Well, truth be told, you need to pay more attention to these two words because they aren't meant to deceive and they are within reach. In fact, if you start to believe in them and take the right steps, your overall quality of life will significantly improve! But how do you do that? Well, it basically comes down to one small choice at a time. Take a look.

Diet

Eating the right foods with each meal is one of the best, and easiest, ways to improve the way your body functions. Here are some simple choices you can make that will positively impact the way you feel every day.

  • Add a cup of berries to your breakfast
  • Eat at least one green vegetable per day
  • Substitute snacks with healthier alternatives
  • Consume two servings of fatty fish a week
  • Replace store-bought snacks with healthier alternatives
  • Avoid processed foods and refined sugars
  • Drink more water

Physical Activity

Your body wasn't only designed to move, it actually loves to move, so give it what it needs. Physical activity is easy to incorporate into your daily routines once you start paying attention to it. Here are some suggestions to get you started.

  • Aim to get at least 30 minutes of exercise each day
  • Lift something heavy for a few minutes every day, even if it's a household item
  • Take a break to get up and move every 30 minutes or so if work or school keeps you sitting
  • Make your errands active by avoiding online shopping
  • Start your day with stretches
  • Spend time outside in the sun

Mental Health

Now that you've got your physical health taken care of, let's take a look at some ideas on how to improve your mental health too.

  • Do something you love every day
  • Ditch the negative self-talk
  • Spend quality time with friends and family
  • Get your sleep
  • Declutter your home and workspace
  • Try a new activity at least once a month
  • Treat others well
  • Do random acts of kindness to strangers
  • Learn to reduce your stress and relax

One Small Choice at a Time

Optimal health and wellness are never out of your reach. They can be achieved quite easily simply by making smarter choices with your daily routines, so start today! You may be surprised by how quickly the quality of your life improves with regular practice!

To learn more about your health, wellness, and fitness, see your local chiropractor at The Joint Chiropractic in Annapolis, Md.

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