by Jack Kenefick on June 25, 2010
Healthy eating and exercise is the only way to an improved lifestyle.
Healthy eating does not mean following some diet program that promises you miraculous weight loss. Healthy eating means following the food pyramid as close as possible. It is recommended we eat at least 3 ounces of whole grain bread, cereal, crackers, rice or pasta every day. Of course veggies are freebies, but it is recommended we eat more dark green, and orange, plus dry beans and peas. Fruits are great, but do not consume a lot of fruit juices. You need the real thing. Eat a variety, regardless of fresh, frozen, canned or dried. Milk, yogurt, and cheese, should be low-fat or fat-free. Oils are one area where we need to be very conservative. It should come from fruit, nuts, fish, and we need to limit solid fats like margarine and butter. And, as far as meat goes, choose low fat or lean, and either bake it, broil it, or grill it. More fish, beans, peas, nuts, and seeds add a nice variety to the meat and beans part of the diet.
As far as exercise goes, the AHA and the ACSM recommends the following physical activity guidelines: If you are under 65 and healthy, moderately intense cardio 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week. You may choose to do vigorous intense cardio 20 minutes a day 3 times a week. Either way, you need 8-10 strength-training exercises 8 to 12 times of each, twice a week.
The use of any advice on this website is at your own risk. Please consult us, or any other professional, licensed personal trainer or your health care professional, like your doctor, first to see if the advice is applicable to your specific situation.
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