Starting off on a new healthy eating and exercising regime can always be a challenge. Trying to make sure we stay healthy throughout our lives and that our bodies get all of the nutrients they need every day is a big task and this is why a lot of us fail if we try to over complicate things. Today we are going to have a look at how you can stay healthy in your every day life in simple ways, and how this can change your life for the better.

1. Half a plate of vegetables

If you want a super simple way of staying healthier this year and you are looking for the best ways to lose a little weight, this is super easy. All you need to do is fill half of your plate with non starchy vegetables such as broccoli and carrots when you have your meal, and as a result eat less of other stuff. This is a simple way to control what you are eating and make sure that you are eating enough vitamins and minerals to keep you healthy. If you are too busy to prepare a healthy meal, take some recommendations from this piece midss.org/health/balance-of-nature-reviews to find some alternatives for fruits and vegetables in your daily meals.

2. Eat smaller

One of the things which can be really hard to do when you are trying to stay healthy is to control your portion sizes and make sure that your stomach is shrinking. An easier way to handle this is to buy smaller plates and bowls for your house. As you fill a bowl or a plate your brain will tell you that this is the same quantity of food even if it isn’t. It can make a big difference and it will make your life much easier.

3. Eat good carbs

One big misconception when we go on a diet is that we should avoid carbs at all costs because they are bad for us. This simply isn’t the case and in fact, carbs can be helpful for us to have when we are trying to lose some weight and exercise. Carbs give us energy to workout but we should make sure to choose natural carbs such as those from potatoes and brown rice instead of carbs from white bread and pasta.

4. Add fruit to your oats

If you work in a job where you have to leave very early, you might only ever have time for a quick bowl of oats in the microwave to sate your hunger. However oats are a healthy food and you can take this one step further by adding in some fruit to the oats as well. This means that you can add in fruits like frozen berries to your oats and your meal will suddenly be packed with antioxidants and lots of vitamin C.

5. Eat Fatty Fish

Fish such as salmon and mackerel always seem to make it into healthy eating lists for a reason , and this reason is because they are fatty. When we hear the word fatty we likely want to run a mile, but fatty fish is full of omega 3 and 6 which not only are great for our brain function but also for the rest of the body. If you can eat 2-3 portions of fatty fish a week you will see a big difference in your health.

6. Use Supplements

A lot of the time there is no reason why we can’t get the nutrients we need out of our meals, but as we said earlier, this can be a big task and it can be difficult for us to achieve. If you want to be a little  healthier and you don’t think you can get all of the nutrients you need, take multi vitamins or supplements to help you out. You can take these first thing in the morning before you leave the house and they will keep you healthy throughout the day.

7. Drink Green Tea

If you are looking for a new alternative to a cup of tea or a coffee in the morning, green tea is packed with caffeine and a lot of other good stuff which can keep your body healthy and happy. Green tea is one of the healthiest drinks in the world and it is packed with antioxidants which fight free radicals in the body. Green tea also helps to boost your metabolism and it makes sure that you can stay lean and fit.

8. Drink black coffee

Here’s a little Hollywood tip for you: before a photo shoot or a movie shoot, actors will often not be allowed to eat for a day before and they won’t be allowed to have any water. Instead, black coffee is on the menu which sucks in the muscles and skin to make abs appear more defined on camera. Therefore, the next time you go to make a cup of coffee, it might be worth considering having it black!

9. Avoid too much sugar

We all know by now that sugar isn’t the best thing for our bodies, and it can cause spikes in blood sugar, a high risk of diabetes and it can also make our teeth rot. If you do have a lot of sugar in your diet you better have a manual toothbrush subscription to keep your teeth clean and healthy! An easy way to cut down on sugar every day is to avoid drinking soda, and to leave sugar out of your daily tea or coffee.

10. Grab healthy snacks

It can be incredibly hard to stay healthy on the go and when you are working every day it can be difficult to find healthy meals to satiate you through the day. However one thing you can do is make sure that you reach for healthy snacks on the go. This can be anything from veggies and fruit to a handful of nuts and it will keep you healthy and stop you from grabbing anything from the vending machines, you can see different type of nuts here. Also bring along fruit with you wherever you go for a quick sweet treat.

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