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walking. Being physically active may help reduce the risk of heart
disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes. For more ideas,
After getting active, remember not to reward yourself with a treat that
is high in energy. If you feel hungry after activity, choose foods or drinks
that are lower in calories but still filling.
Don't get thirsty
We need to drink about 1.2 litres of fluid every day to stop us getting
dehydrated. This is in addition to the fluid we get from the food we
eat. All non-alcoholic drinks count, but water, milk and fruit juices are
the most healthy. Try to avoid sugary soft and fizzy drinks that are high
in added sugars and can be high in calories and bad for teeth. When the
weather is warm, or when we get active, we may need more.
Don’t skip breakfast
Some people skip breakfast because they think it will help them lose
weight. In fact, research shows that eating breakfast can help people
control their weight. A healthy breakfast is an important part of a
balanced diet, and provides some of the vitamins and minerals we need
for good health. Wholemeal cereal, with fruit sliced over the top is a
tasty and nutritious breakfast.
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