Wellness

A Healthier You

Kimberely JacksonLTEC 3220.020

November 29, 2012

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Navigation Menu Wellness

Personal Health

Nutrition

Exercise

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Wellness

Wellness is a state of optimal well being Physical Intellectual Emotional Social Spiritual Environmental well-being

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Personal Health

Become your own doctor, do your own research, assume responsibility.

Eat healthy (green, lean, alkaline). Breathe through your nose and into

your lower abs as often as you can (no smoking!).

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Personal Health (cont’d)

Eat healthy (green, lean, alkaline).

Drink 8 to 10 glasses of water a day. Replace white rice/bread/sugar with

brown and whole wheat equivalents. Exercise 3 to 5 times per week, walk

and take stairs as much as possible.

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Personal Health (cont’d) Fruits: apples, raspberries, lemons,

oranges, kiwis. Lots of garlic, onions, spinach, carrots,

beets, parsley, and green salad or pita. Consider yoga at the gym, and possibly

light cardio (elliptical or bike).

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Personal Health (cont’d)Where are you on this scale?

Find out where you are now.

Take the next practical step towards improvement.

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Nutrition How to build a healthy meal?

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Nutrition (cont’d)

10 tips for healthy meals: Make half your plate veggies and

fruits. Add lean protein. Include whole grains.

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Nutrition (cont’d) Don’t forget the dairy Avoid extra fat Eat slowly Use smaller plates

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Nutrition (cont’d) Eat at home more

often. Try new foods. Satisfy your sweet

tooth in a health way.

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Exercise Increases your chances of living

longer. Have stronger muscles and bones. Sleep well at night. Stay at or get to a healthy weight. Move around more easily. Enjoy yourself and have fun.

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Exercise (cont’d)

At home: Exercise to a workout video. Walk, skate, or cycle instead of

driving. Do stretches, exercises or pedal a

stationary bike.

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Exercise (cont’d)

At work: Replace a coffee

break with a brisk 10-minute walk.

Take part in an exercise program at work.

Join the office softball team or walking group.

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Exercise (cont’d)

At play: Walk, jog, skate, or cycle. Swim or do water

aerobics. Play racquetball, tennis,

or squash. Play golf, basketball,

softball, or soccer.

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Summary Your personal health care is the best long-term

investment you can do for yourself.

The foods you choose to eat everyday affect your overall health.

A healthy meal starts with more vegetables and fruits.

Exercise and nutrition work together for better health.