You can start with one small change a year to make difference, or one small change a month. Changing has to come from within, no one can make you change, except for yourself.
Some examples of small changes:
- Switching to whole wheat bread products
- Drinking one less soda a day or a week
- Switching to low fat pretzels instead of chips
- Incorporating fresh fruit on a daily basis
- Switching to 2% milk
I make small changes on a daily basis to make sure that I am living a healthy lifestyle. For example, last night I was cooking Macaroni and Cheese (from the box). I am sure you might be thinking: "How can eating Mac and Cheese (from the box) be a part of a healthy lifestyle?" I will tell you, it's all about small changes.
First, I grabbed the "Made with 50% whole wheat Mac and Cheese" box, to gain additional fiber. Then, I added almost a Tablespoon of Extra Virgin Olive Oil in place of the 3 Tablespoons of butter, to reduce the amount of saturated fat and to increase the amount of unsaturated fat. Also, I added about a cup or so of frozen spinach to add vegetables. Finally, I used soy milk instead of whole milk to deacrease the amount of saturated fat. And viola! You have just turned a not so healthy side dish into a fantastic one that tastes good too!
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