10 Tips to healthy eating and physical activity for you 1. Start your day with breakfast. Breakfast fills your "empty tank" to get you going after a long night without food. And it can help you do better in school. Easy to prepare breakfasts include cold cereal with fruit and low-fat milk, whole-wheat toast with peanut butter, yogurt with fruit, whole-grain waffles or even last night's pizza! 2. Get Moving! It's easy to fit physical activities into your daily routine. Walk, bike or jog to see friends. Take a 10-minute activity break every hour while you read, do homework or watch TV. Climb stairs instead of taking an escalator or elevator. Try to do these things for a total of 30 minutes every day. 3. Snack smart. Snacks are a great way to refuel. Choose snacks from different food groups - a glass of low-fat milk and a few graham crackers, an apple or celery sticks with peanut butter and raisins, or some dry cereal. If you eat smart at other meals, cookies, chips and ...
7 Healthy Lifestyle Tips - All The Best. 1. Limit sugary drinks Drink More: Water 1 % or Fat Free (Skim) Milk Drink Less: Soda or Pop Sports drinks (like GatoradeTM) Juice drinks & Kool-Aid TM Soda, sports drinks, and even juice have a lot of extra sugar. This is extra sugar that your body does not need! 2. Eat more meals at home as a family. When families eat together: Meals are more nutritious You eat more fruits and vegetables The portion sizes are smaller It costs less money More time to spend with each other & talk. 3. Be more active The best types of activities are the ones you will actually do. Remember to get at least 60 minutes of physical activity each day. Here are some of the benefits from regular activity: Better sleep at night Strong bones/muscles More energy Decrease in weight Healthier heart & lungs Better mood 4. Eat a hea...