Good Health Choices takes the guess work out of leading a healthy lifestyle. With nutrition advice, meal planners and pull out shopping lists, Good Health Choices is an essential tool for anyone wanting to lead a healthier, happier life.
Last month, I was lucky enough to score an invitation to New York City to celebrate 60 years of Dove and their Real Beauty campaign. It was set to be a fantastic event, the chance to meet some amazing people – and did I mention it was in New York?! My excitement about heading to the Big Apple was tempered, however, by my nervousness about getting there. I’ve flown long-haul many times, but in recent years I’ve started to develop a fear of flying. I know it’s irrational – I understand how safe aircraft are – it’s more a case of my control freak tendencies coming to the fore. Being on a flight means sitting back and accepting matters are out of my hands, and that leaves me deeply uneasy.…
HEALTH JOURNEY After a horrible past four years, last year was my year of regrowth; finding who I am again, and learning about good health choices. I’ve had to learn lots (and am still learning), but your magazine always has something I relate to, and the recipes are great. Reading your magazine gives me new ideas and information to help continue all the hard work from the past year. Focusing on nutrition, exercise and fun has helped my health improve so much that I can start coming off the medication I required to pick me back up. My next goal is to work towards a subscription for the year, because I think Good Health Choices is the best magazine out! Joyce TIME FOR MYSELF I’ve read Good Health Choices…
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SKIN FOOD Here’s yet another reason to eat your greens: a healthy diet, including antioxidants, healthy fats and vitamin C, protects against age-related skin changes. Specific foods to eat more of include green leafy vegetables, legumes, nuts, cherries, eggs, wholegrain bread and olive oil. But for the sake of your skin, eat dairy food and red meat only in moderation. It’s also wise to choose good-quality carbohydrates with a low glycaemic index (GI). High-GI carbs such as white bread push up your blood sugar, which over time contributes to faster skin ageing. RAISING the bar NEEDING A NUTRITIOUS ON-THE-GO OPTION? BLUE DINOSAUR PALEO BARS ARE EACH MADE WITH JUST FIVE HIGH-QUALITY, COMPLETELY NATURAL, GLUTEN-FREE INGREDIENTS AND COME IN SIX FLAVOURS: ORIGINAL, GINGER NUT, CACAO MINT, THE BRAZILIAN, MAC’LEMON AND LAMINGTON.…
1 TAKE IT SLOW If you’re not used to exercising, working out can make you feel tired and achy. But you don’t have to go hard every time – start out slowly and exercise regularly and you’ll see improvements without burning out. 2 DON’T TALK YOURSELF OUT OF IT Exercise takes effort, especially when it comes to building up your fitness. Challenging yourself can be tough, but don’t be discouraged – instead, congratulate yourself on sticking at it. 3 GET ENOUGH REST As well as scheduling workouts into your week, it’s important to build in rest days to allow for recovery. But you can keep moving even if you’re ‘resting’ – they don’t have to be days off from anything to do with exercise. A walk, a yoga class or…
1 EAT REGULAR MEALS Not eating enough during the day can set the stage for late-night munching. You don’t have to eat three solid meals every single day – several small meals may also work for you – but do try to prepare decent sustenance ahead of time so you’re not going hungry. 2 PICK A CUT-OFF TIME Choose a time at which you’ll stop eating in the evenings. Nutritionist Ellie Krieger says you should ideally stop eating no less than three hours before bed, to allow enough time to digest your meal while still feeling full. Many people find about 8pm works well. 3 PAUSE AND RETHINK If you’re craving food after dinner, wait 15 minutes before raiding the fridge. Ask yourself if you’re truly hungry or if you…
