Do Not Overeat
Small meals eaten only when hungry are the healthiest practice. Breakfast is considered by many to be the most important meal of the day. If you are one of those who does not feel hungry in the morning, a very simple rule to follow is this: Never eat more at dinner than you ate at breakfast, i.e.: if you ate no breakfast, eat no dinner. I can guarantee you will be hungry the next morning. Eat in a calm and peaceful environment. It is better not to eat when you are upset or uptight. It is also better not to eat while watching TV. Eat slowly and stop when you are full.
Control Your Fats
To loose weight you must watch the fat content of your food. The average American derives 35-50% of their calories from fat. Limit you heavy creams, gravy, red meat, cheese, pastries and food fried in fat or grease. Eat natural and organic whenever possible.
Avoid White (simple) Carbohydrates
Eat good quality carbohydrates, such as brown rice, whole wheat bread, whole grain cereals, etc. Avoid white rice, white past, white sugar, etc. Not all carbohydrates are bad. Remember everything in moderation.
Rest and Relax
Learn to get complete relaxation and rest to allow the body its required time to recuperate from the daily stress we place it under. The body also releases hormones while you sleep that help control appetite. Allow yourself 7-8 hours of sleep a night.
Exercise
Daily exercise is probably the one single missing ingredient after poor diet that causes poor health in our society. Make a contract with yourself today to get into a daily habit of exercise and if possible combine it with fresh air and sunshine. If you set any kind of priority on your health, then set your highest priority on regular, daily exercise and start now!
Get Adjusted
Studies have shown that people under regular chiropractic care have twice the immune system function of a normal person and four times that of a sick person.
