Ten tips for good health

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i want to give you some tips that maybe useful to become healthier.
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1st
Start your day with breakfast.
First thing in the day begins with the Breakfast fills your "empty tank" to get you going after a long night without food. And it can help you do better in any place.

2nd
Get Moving!
It's easy to fit physical activities into your daily routine. Walk, bike or jog to see friends. Take a 10-minute activity break every hour while you read, do homework or watch TV. Climb stairs instead of taking an escalator or elevator. Try to do these things for a total of 30 minutes every day. Then you will be a healthy person.

3rd
Snack Smart.
Snacks are a great way to refuel. Choose snacks from different food groups a glass of low-fat milk, an apple, or some dry cereal.If you eat smart at other meals, cookies, chips and candy are OK for occasional snacking.

4th
Work up a sweat.
Start with a warm-up that stretches your muscles. Include 20 minutes of aerobic activity, such as running, jogging or dancing. Follow-up some activities that help make you stronger such as push-ups or lifting weights. Then cool-down with more stretching and deep breathing.

5th
Balance your food choices don't eat too much of one thing.
You don't have to give up foods like hamburgers, French fries and ice cream to eat healthfully. You just have to be smart about how often and how much of them you eat. Your body needs nutrients like protein, carbohydrates, fat and many different vitamins and minerals such as vitamins C and A, iron and calcium from a variety of foods.

6th
Get fit with friends or family.
Being active is much more fun with friends or family. Encourage others to join you and plan one special physical activity event, like a bike ride or hiking, with a group each week.

7th
Eat more grains, fruits and vegetables.
These foods give you carbohydrates for energy, plus vitamins, minerals and fiber. Besides, they taste good! Try breads such as whole-wheat, bagels and pita. Spaghetti and oatmeal are also in the grain group Banana, strawberries and water melons are some great tasting fruits.

8th
Join in physical activities at school.
Whether you take a physical education class or do other physical activities at school, such as intramural sports, structured activities are a sure way to feel good, look good and stay physically fit.

9th
Foods aren't good or bad.
A healthy eating style is like a puzzle with many parts. Each food is different. Some foods may have more fat, sugar or salt while others may have more vitamins or fiber. There is a place for all these foods. What makes a diet good or bad is how foods fit together. Balancing your choices is important. Fit in a higher-fat food, like pizza, at dinner by choosing lower-fat foods at other meals. And don't forget about moderation. If two pieces of pizza fill you up, don't eat a third.

10th
Make healthy eating and physical activities fun!
Take advantage of physical activities you and your friends enjoy doing together and eat the foods you like. Be adventurous try new sports, games and other activities as well as new foods. You'll grow stronger, play longer, and look and feel better! Set realistic goals don't try changing too much at once.

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~Richie XII Science 4/32~