health article

Be Happy! Living your life happily, resiliently, and optimistically is wonderful,rnBut it’s also essential to your health.rnBe cautious of products and fad diets that promise quick weight loss. In the longrnrun, they may not work and some may be harmful to your body.rnPlant a garden or a pot with vegetable such as tomatoes. It is great activity plusrnyou will get fresh produce.rnChoose nutritious snacks that you can eat at your work station such as pretzels,rnfruit, low fat yogurt, fresh vegetables and vanilla wafers.rnWhile watching TV do stretching activities and walk your stairs duringrncommercialsrnA healthy lifestyle means balance in your life. Do everything in moderation.rnPut out a bowl of fruit before leaving for work for after-work nibbling if you needrnto munch when coming home.rnNeed a snack? Consider low-fat commercial snacks such as vanilla wafers,rnanimal crackers, ginger snaps, graham crackers, or fig bars.rnTake a walk and enjoy the fall colors.rnMake a healthier version of your favorite meal.rnGet active in your yard raking leaves, gardening or outdoor projects before winter.rnThe best gift women can give their families is good health. Take time and get arnmammogram.rnVegetables are very nutritious. Challenge yourself to eat a different vegetablernwith dinner every day this week.rnMake time for fun. Schedule time for both work and recreation. Play can be justrnas important to your well-being as work: you need a break from your daily routinernto just relax and have fun.rnChoose milk- eat two or more servings of low fat milk, cheese or yogurt daily.rnDid you know that there are over 70 trails in SD state parks across the state?rnConsider visiting a new trail this week Take a walk with your family.rnTake the opportunity to encourage men and boys you care about to seek regularrnmedical advice and early treatment for disease and injury.rnVisit a farmers market or local grocery and take advantage of all of the fresh fruitsrnavailable such as strawberries, peaches, blueberries, plums, and grapes.rnStay out of the direct sun, especially between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm. Usernsunscreen that has SPF of 30 or higher and wear sunglasses to protect your eyes.rnSnack for energy. Try cereal snack mix or trail mix, fresh fruit, bagel chips orrnwhole wheat crackers.rnTry a new fruit or vegetable such as jicama, red onions, pineapple, rutabaga, andrnapples to make kabobs on your grill.