New Healthy Rules for 2012

Jan 16, 2012 by admin

If your New Year’s resolution is to lose weight consider chucking that notion to the curb. There are new health rules to help you live a long healthy life without obsessing over the number on the scale.  Focusing on the number on the scale can prevent you from reaching your goal.

Experts suggest that you focus on the feeling of reaching your goal rather than the actual goal. If you want to lose weight but haven’t been able to get the scale to budge, ask yourself what you really want. Get in touch with the feelings of reaching your goal. Such as feeling healthy, slim and fit.

Studies show that visualizing your intentions will help you reach them faster than just doing action towards them. Here are some more health tips to help you reach your goals.

Fill Your Plate with Greens

The old mentality of eating 8-9 servings of vegetables is no longer a focus for the American diet. Just ensure each plate is 50% full of produce. Eating greens can help you fight off cancer and heart disease. If you are unsure of how much is in a serving just look at your fist. A fist is usually one serving of produce. A serving is 1 cup of spinach, 6 asparagus spears, 6 broccoli heads. You will start to gauge your health by how you feel not how much you weigh.

 

Eat Your Water

We grew up thinking that 8-9 glasses of water every day is necessary. But recent research shows that eating and whipping up your water is just as beneficial to your health. Many foods like fruits and vegetables and even cooked whole grains deliver power-punched water. Whole grains such as oatmeal and quinoa soak up moisture in the pot. Add more into your diet and you won’t need to worry about how many cups of water you drank or didn’t drink.

 

Whip Your Food

To juice or not to juice that is the newest question. Should you whip your fruit into a fancy blender and sip it down, or juice your vegetables for easy digestion? Both are excellent ways to get more energy and nutrients into your diet. Replace your breakfast with a green smoothie, and you will feel more sustainable energy lasting you throughout the entire day.

 

Smile More

Studies show that people who smile more or generally more happy and content with their lives. It is easier to approach people when they smile therefore creating a welcoming environment. Yet, many people hide their smile because they are afraid of what people will think. Chronic bad breath or crocked teeth can prevent you from enjoying your life fully. If smiling worries you, consider seeing your dentist to help you feel better about your smile.

 

Shannon Kaiser is a lifestyle health writer for many online and print publications. For more health advice, visit Dr. Derek Conklin, at Sandy Family Dentistry, a dentist in Sandy Or.