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Cutting back on sugary drinks is a smart eating and have a better diet quality.
idea considering that sugary drinks are
linked to an increased risk of obesity, fatty
liver, heart disease, insulin resistance, and
cavities in both children and adults.
6. Find ‘me time’ and spend more time
outside
Taking time for yourself is not selfish.
In fact, it’s imperative for optimal health
and wellbeing and ideal way is to spend
more time outdoors this can relieve stress,
elevate your mood, talk a walk, go hiking or
simply incorporate nature into your daily
routine this could be the easiest way to
spend ‘me time’.
7. Cook more meals at home & rely less
on convenience foods
I have nothing against Swiggy, Zomato &
all others convenience apps. Cooking at
home will give you a better control on the
ingredients. You will know what you are
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Start by making one meal a day, then
increase the frequency over time until
you’re making the majority of your meals
and snacks at home. Cooking can be very
therapeutic.
Many people rely on convenience foods,
such as packaged chips, cookies, frozen
dinners, and fast food, for a quick meal
or snack. Though these items may be
tasty and readily available, they can have
detrimental effects on your health if eaten
too often.
To cut back on your consumption of
convenience foods, make a resolution to
prepare more meals at home using healthy
ingredients.
8. Go grocery shopping regularly
As a consequence of cooking yourself.
Grocery shopping would be the next
step. Step out and look at all the healthy
options available to prepare your home
cooked meals. You would be amazed at
how relaxed you would feel at going to
the supermarket or the kirana store. Or a
farmer’s market, if there’s one you can go
to. The conversation with the vendors the
look and feel of the fresh produce would be
a mood elevator. It’s obvious what you eat
can significantly impact your health. It may
be helpful to designate one day each week
as your day to shop. Ensuring that you have