live healthy

We work too hard, play too hard, don’t get enough sleep... and then do it all again. The trick is to get into some healthy habits that fit into your existing lifestyle.

1. Get into balanced eating

You can’t stay healthy eating just one type of food. It’s all about variety:

Try to choose lower fat foods...
...and natural wholegrains such as wholegrain bread, cereals and pasta which deliver sustained energy over a period of time. Try them – it works, honestly!
Vegetables are a great source fibre as well as nutrients.
Drink before you’re thirsty, the more regularly you drink, the better you’ll feel for it.

2. Don’t forget your daily serving of Activia

Activia is a source of calcium: a single pot of strawberry Activia gives you over 20% of your recommended daily allowance.

Activia is available in dozens of different varieties, packs and flavours.
But, if you fancy a change, try out one of our delicious recipes like tropical fruit medley, figgy muesli or warm sautéed bananas with creamy Activia sauce.
Keep a supply handy in the fridge at home and work. When hunger strikes, it's a great snack to have to hand to help you avoid snacking on unhealthy crisps and biscuits.

3. Make time for regular meals

Your digestive system is designed to take modest sized meals at regular intervals:

Eat three average meals a day and try snacking on fresh or dried fruit.
Try to avoid large meals and erratic eating habits. Breakfast’s a must.

4. Take time out to eat

Try not to eat at your desk or work station – you’ll be focusing on your work...
Slow down when eating, don't 'slurp' drinks and try not to talk while chewing.

5. Take regular exercise

Some regular exercise is crucial to keeping your body in tip top condition:

When you’re on your mobile, try walking. That’s a 20 minute light workout, right there.
Any type of exercise increases muscle tone, which increases your basic metabolic rate and burns calories.
Don’t exercise immediately after a meal. Wait at least an hour for food to digest.

6. Don’t worry, be happy

When you choose laughter as a response, your body’s ‘natural pharmacy’ kicks in. It starts to produce a healthy dose of endorphins, which gives you that feel-good factor:

Round up a few friends at lunchtime and take time out to relax and enjoy yourself.
People feel happier when they have control over their life, and nutrition is part of this. So change your cooking oil, eat more fruits and vegetables – every little conscious step gives you more power.
Seek out all the good things that already exist in your life.

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