Healthy Living

1.Drink Alcohol in Moderation: If you choose to drink alcohol at all, the key to a healthy lifestyle is moderation.

Know the alcohol content of different drinks.
Do not mix alcohol and drugs.
Do not Drink and Drive.
Do not drink if pregnant.
Do not make drinking a habit.

2. Check Up on Your Health:

The key to staying well and living long is catching a problem before they become serious.
Get regular medical checkups.

3. Eat Healthy: A proper diet can help prevent illness.

Select foods with important nutrients.
Protein: 15% of calories.
Carbohydrates: 50% of calories.
Fats: less than 30% of calories.
Fibers: 25 - 30g daily.
Vitamins and minerals: A, B6, C, D, calcium, sodium, iron.
Watch your calorie intake.
Avoid most foods that are canned, frozen or processed.
Avoid most if not all fast food.
Drink plenty of water.
Watch fat and cholesterol.
Reduce salts and sugars.
Get into good eating habits.

4. Prevent Drug Abuse

Learn about ANY drug you take to avoid possible drug abuse situations.
Use medication ONLY as directed.

5. Exercise

Begin an exercise program.
Choose a workout that you enjoy.
Begin gradually.
Use the right equipment.
Exercise the entire body.
Warm up before and cool down after.
Make working out a habit: write down your workouts and set goals!
Find an exercise partner.
Don’t workout every day; break up your workouts with a day off in between.

6. Stay Safe

Protect yourself when playing any sport
Wear sunblock when outdoors
Accident proof your home; CLEAN UP THE CLUTTER!
Wear a seat belt
Practice safe sex
Have a list of emergency phone numbers

7. Get Good Sleep

Exercise and eat right; Just not before you go to sleep
Limit caffeine intake.
Don’t smoke and if you do QUIT.
Avoid drinking a alcohol before bed.
Make your sleeping environment as quiet and comfortable as possible.
Get into a routine and stick with it!
Put your mind at ease

8. Manage Stress

Identify the problem.
Practice relaxation techniques.
Change the way you behave; think positive not negative.
Keep busy, stay active.
Go out, meet with friends and figure out different ways to have fun.

9. Avoid Tobacco

Teach your children
Set a quit date and stick to it!
Become smoke-free in your home

10. Control your weight

Strike a balance between calories you take in and calories you burn.
Eat Less.
Eat small and sensible portions.
Avoid fats and grease.
Avoid eating late at night.
Exercise.
Be patient.

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