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  Fitness program: 5 steps to get started Are you thinking about starting a fitness program? Good for you! You're only five steps away from a healthier lifestyle. Starting a fitness program may be one of the best things you can do for your health. Physical activity can reduce your risk of chronic disease, improve your balance and coordination, help you lose weight — and even improve your sleep habits and self-esteem. And there's more good news. You can start a fitness program in only five steps. 1. Assess your fitness level Your pulse rate before and immediately after walking 1 mile (1.6 kilometres) How long it takes to walk 1 mile, or how long it takes to run 1.5 miles (2.41 kilometres) How many standard or modified push ups you can do at a time How far you can reach forward while seated on the floor with your legs in front of you Your waist circumference, just above your hipbones Your body mass index 2. Design your fitness program Consider your fitness goals.  Are you starti...

Nuts, pulses, and grains Share on Pinterest A healthful diet can help ensure that the body gets all the nutrients it needs. Nuts, pulses, and grains are all highly nutritious. The following are some of the most healthful: 1. Almonds Almonds provide plenty of nutrients, including: magnesium vitamin E iron calcium fiber riboflavin One 2019 meta-analysis found that consuming almonds significantly reduced total cholesterol levels. 2. Brazil nuts Brazil nuts ( Bertholletia excelsa ) are some of the most healthful nuts available. They are an excellent source of both protein and carbohydrates, and they also provide good amounts of vitamin B-1, vitamin E, magnesium, and zinc. Brazil nuts also contain more selenium than many other foods. Selenium is a vital mineral for maintaining thyroid function, and it is a great antioxidant for the human body. These nuts come in a hard shell and are usually available ready to eat, making t...

  Vegetables and Fruits Vegetables and fruits are an important part of a healthy diet, and variety is as important as quantity. No single fruit or vegetable provides all of the nutrients you need to be healthy. Eat plenty every day. A diet rich in vegetables and fruits can lower blood pressure, reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke, prevent some types of cancer, lower risk of eye and digestive problems, and have a positive effect upon blood sugar, which can help keep appetite in check. Eating non-starchy vegetables and fruits like apples, pears, and green leafy vegetables may even promote weight loss. [1] Their low glycemic loads prevent blood sugar spikes that can increase hunger. At least nine different families of fruits and vegetables exist, each with potentially hundreds of different plant compounds that are beneficial to health. Eat a variety of types and colors of produce in order to give your body the mix of nutrients it needs. This not only ensures a greater diversit...

  From keeping tennis whites going all winter long, to cozy coats, and lingerie all day.      ANNIE POWERS The overarching conundrum in fashion right now is whether to embrace all things comfort minded or to lean in to the glamour left in life and dress to the nines even if only you (or no more than 9 people you're related to) are there to see it. The possibility of unperceived existence aside, we subscribe to a theory that falls somewhere in between. You can look polished—or cool, or chic, or whatever word describes your best inner being—without giving up an ounce of ease. Should that mean donning your tennis whites all winter long, investing in cozy coats, or indulging in #cottagecore, nap dresses, or lingerie all day, there's a cold-weather trend for you.

Each of us contributes to the impact that our food system has on the planet. We can all commit to making the world a healthier place to live, through small but achievable changes to our diet                                      How to keep your body healthy 1.   Eat more fruits and vegetables 2.   Eat locally, when in season 3.   Avoid eating more than needed, especially treats 4.   Swap animal protein for plant-based ones 5.  Choose whole grains 6.  Choose sustainably sources seafood 7 .  Eat dairy products in moderation 8.  Avoid unnecessary packaging 9.  Drink tap water 1. Eat more fruits and vegetables Fruit and vegetables are good for our health, and most come with a low environmental impact. There are exceptions, as some require a lot of resources to transport and keep fresh, so eating these less frequently can increa...