MoreZest -- Healthboard (step 1)

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Every journey starts with the first step

Step 1: The health board

Our modern lifestyle creates a lot of demands:

Our pace of life exposes us to high levels of stress
It is easy to eat unhealthy foods, such as processed snacks and fatty fast foods
We try to diet, but most diets make matters worse in the long run
- by disturbing our bodies natural rhythm and causing more stress
We don’t get time to exercise regularly
- but if we "go for the burn" it can do more harm than good

The biggest killers are heart disease, stroke & cancer, affecting at least 1 in 3 people and there is evidence that rates of cancers, heart disease and strokes are increasing

So what can we do?

- Eat more healthily
- More regular, moderate exercise
- Manage your stress
- Get the support of good friends & supportive relatives

How?
The human race has existed for millions of years without diets, fancy exercise machines or miracle "cures".
If we can "go back to basics" we will find many of the answers.

In the following table you will find a few basic facts.
Just read them through for a moment. We will come back to look at them later.

PLEASE NOTE
We are all different, so always ask your GP or doctor for advice, before you diet and before you exercise.

The Healthboard

	Nutrition		Fitness	Lifestyle
	Food	Water	Exercise	Stress	Support
The science	Fresh, raw fruit & vegetables contains agents (vitamins, minerals, enzymes, phyto-chemicals & anti-oxidants) that aid our immune system & can combat cancer & heart disease.	We are 80% water. Water reduces fluid retention & metabolises fat. It can also reduce fatigue and irritation.	Our bodies are designed for regular, moderate exercise. Exercise burns calories, makes our bodies fitter and less likely to put on weight.	Stress is a physical reaction to change. Stress helps us react to danger or take opportunities, but too much can create health problems.	People need people. Contact with friends & family increases happiness and reduces stress.
Do's	Eat more fresh, raw fruit & vegetables & reduce "bad" foods (processed foods, sugars & fats.) The Food Pyramid has more details.	Drink several glasses a day (and more when you exercise). Reduce other drinks (or drink water with them).	Start exercising slowly; build up from a few minutes to 30 minutes a day. Always ask your GP, first.	Find out what is causing your stress - you, your job, your boss? See habits to help find your stresses!	Find more ways to keep in touch with good friends. Be honest and realistic about yourself and your relationships.
Don’ts	Don’t do crash diets – most diets do more harm than good. Eat well & sensibly.	Try to avoid or reduce sugary drinks, coffee & alcohol.	Start slowly & warm up. Don’t “go for the burn” - as you may pull muscles.	Don’t ignore stress or try to cover it up.	Friendships can be hard work - don’t give up too soon!
How to's	see good foods & the newsletter	Enjoy more water - try different types - try it with ice and lemon or lime.	Start gently and set realistic goals See exercise	See stress busters for managing stress.	Find ways to make new friends or see old ones. Join a new club, or phone a friend!

How do you do what is right for YOU?

The next step is Harness your habits

NOTE: Always seek advice from a GP or doctor before exercise or diet

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PLEASE NOTE We are all different, so always ask your GP or doctor for advice, before you diet and before you exercise.

PLEASE NOTE
We are all different, so always ask your GP or doctor for advice, before you diet and before you exercise.