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Posted by CTH Blog 04/27/2010 13:24:00 Healthy Tea 2 Comments
Follow this quick guide to living a healthy and balanced life:
- Have 1500-1600 calories per day based on physical activity
- Have 300-500 calories each for breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Have up to 200 calories each for 2 snacks per day
- Find only 50-100 calories to cut per day if weight loss is the goal
- Ideal waistline is 32 inches for a woman, and 35 for a man
- For depression, eat foods or take supplements with omega 3 fatty acids
- Eat foods with less than 4 grams of saturated fat, and less than 9 grams of sugar, per serving
- Apples, carrots, and nuts are good snacks
- Red Pepper and Cinnamon help fight fat
- Have 1 to 2 cups of your favorite tea every day
- Walk for 30 minutes per day - Aim for 10,000 steps per day
- Lift weights for 30 minutes per week
- Sweat for an hour per week
- Stretching is important to prevent injury
- Fidgeting helps burn calories
Did you know that your food cravings may be able to determine your mood?
- Meat could mean you're angry
- Sweets might be a sign of depression
- Ice cream might mean you're anxious
- Salty snacks could mean you're stressed
- Pasta might signal loneliness or sexual frustration
- All of the above might mean you're just a little bit jealous
And finally, avoid these ingredients for a healthier lifestyle:
- Hydrogenated Oils
- Sugars
- High-Fructose Corn Syrup
- Enriched Flour
- Bleached Flour
Love the posts Joanna!
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