STAYING ACTIV E INDOORS
EAT HEALTHY, BE HAPPY!
There’s no question that what you eat affects how you feel, and a healthy diet helps you feel better. The healthiest diet is one that emphasizes whole grains and fresh fruits and vegetables and that includes lean protein and low-fat or no-fat dairy products. Combine a healthy diet with regular exercise, and you will find it helps your mood as well as your body. Here are some tips to help improve your mood and activity with the right nutrition. Mix in protein to boost mood. Like fiber, protein can help you to avoid blood sugar crashes. Some good sources of protein are chicken, fish, eggs, seeds and nuts, low-fat yogurt, low-fat cheese and milk, tofu, and peanut butter. Don'tworry, "B"happy. TheBvitamins, includingB6,B12,and folicacid,playa role in the production of brain chemicals that regulate mood. Especially if you have depression, be sure to consume foods rich in these vitamins. Good food sources formanyBvitamins includeshellfish,poultry,eggs, low-fatyogurt,and fortifiedbreakfastcereals.Folicacid inparticular isfoundmostly in leafygreens. Drink water. Sip water or other drinks with few or no calories to help maintain a healthy weight. Keep a water bottle in your bag or at your desk to satisfy your thirst throughout the day. Be active whenever you can. Set a goal to fit in at least 2½ hours of moderate physical activity in your week. Being active 10 minutes at a time also adds to your weekly total. Ask your friends or family to keep you company as you bike, jog, walk, or dance. Don’t forget to do some muscle strengthening activities twice a week. Enjoy your food but eat less. Use a smaller plate for meals to help control the amount of food and calories you eat.
Yoga. Yoga provides relaxing physical activity all year long and can easily be done in your bedroom, living room or just about anywhere in the house. You can even use yoga first thing in the morning to wake up slowly and get your body warmed up for the day. Running alternatives. If you love cardio, you probably don’t want to give up that runner’s high, but you might not want to venture out into frosty conditions either. Get your heart pumping indoors with cardio exercises you can do at home, such as:
• Climbing stairs • Jumping jacks
• Mountain climbers • Burpees
• Jump rope • High knees
Especially with coronavirus and other seasonal illnesses roaming about, exercise is one of the key factors that boosts your immunity and reduces your risk of infection. It might take you a few tries to find an indoor workout you love, but don’t give up; you might just find your new favorite activity.
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A NOTE ABOUT COVID-19
We’re committed to the health and well-being of our patients. In the wake of the recent spreadofCOVID-19,weare takingeveryprecaution.Weareaskingourpatients to take the following tips into consideration, as our staff will also practice these in the clinic to reduce thespreadofCOVID-19.Wewillalsobe increasing thenumberof timesperday that we sanitize our equipment and facility. Your cooperation during this tough time is what makes us able to continue to provide valuable services to you and your family. We appreciate your ongoing support. We wish safety and health to all of our patients.
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