A Happy Healthy You in 2010: Tip 5

A Happy Healthy You in 2010: Make the switch

Acquire new healthy habits.

MAKE THE SWITCH:

Switch from refined, processed foods to whole, natural foods. Make the commitment today -

SWITCH White rice to brown rice
SWITCH White pasta to whole grain pasta
SWITCH White or “wheat” bread to “whole” wheat bread

Switch out soda, diet or regular, for naturally brewed unsweetened iced tea. If you must sweeten, use agave nectar or Xylitol (use moderately) or add a splash – just a splash - of lemonade; Or, switch to water with a squeeze of citrus – lemon, lime, orange.

Switch out one of your cups of coffee for green tea or white tea.

Switch out burger and fries at McDonalds for soup and salad at Panera.

Switch out those salty bag of chips for a handful of nuts.

Switch out a cake and cookies for a piece of fruit.

Take steps every day toward health.


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