Out and About STYLE Mag Issue 3 Vol. 2

13. WEIGH YOUR BODY IN PARTS.
Measure different parts of your body rather than
weigh yourself. This can help yourself to be aware
of the changes in your body, but this will not give
you the feeling of too much urgency that may cause
anxiety and pressure.
14. CUT BACK ON SODIUM.
Limit your sodium (salt) intake. Cutting
back on sodium can significantly
improve blood pressure and heart
health. Too much salt is bad for your
kidneys. As much as possible, avoid
fast food meals, junk foods and
processed foods. Cooking your own
meal is good for you because you can
control the amount of ingredients.
15. INCREASE YOUR INTAKE OF
HEALTHY FATS AND OILS.
Choose healthy fats and oils. Monounsaturated
fats improve blood cholesterol levels, and
polyunsaturated fats are good sources of Omega-3.
Monounsaturated fats include avocados, some nut
oils - cashew, almond pecan and non-hydrogenated
margarine. Polyunsaturated fats are found in
flaxseed, omega-3 eggs, and cold-water fish such
as salmon, mackerel and trout.
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