However, as time dwindles, let's learn a couple quick health lessons from the presidential campaigns.
* Yahoo! Health's What Candidates Eat
Need help eating healthy with a hectic schedule? Check out MedicineNet's 10 Tips for Healthy Eating on the Run.
Planning ahead &/or being prepared makes healthy eating much easier. For example,:
- leave some bottled water & healthy snacks (like fruit, granola bars, small portions of nuts, etc.) in your car or desk for a quick pick-me-up when busy.
- choose a few quick, easy, & healthy go-to meals for busy days. Combinations of soups, sandwiches, or salads may fit your need.
- throw ingredients into a crock-pot the night before. Turn it on in the morning for a ready-made dinner.
- choose restaurants that offer some healthy options. Many chains have nutrition facts available online or somewhere in their restaurant to help you make more informed eating decisions.
* The Brain Bank's Sleep Deprivation on the Campaign Trail
Starting to realize how important sleep is in supporting & regulating most bodily functions? Read Harvard Medical School's Assess Your Sleep Needs to find out how much you likely need. But, quantity is only one part of the equation... This article also addresses how to improve the quality & address sleep problems.
A few sleepy-time tips:
- Make sleep a priority. Most tasks & chores really will wait until tomorrow...
- Limit artificial light sources (like TV, computers, etc.) before bed.
- Limit caffeine & tough to digests foods (e.g., spicy, fatty, fried, etc.) several hours before bedtime, especially if sensitive.
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