Stay Healthy in Small Ways

It can be difficult to stay healthy, especially if you have a demanding schedule, a busy work life, or a long list of responsibilities. But changing your diet and your daily routine in small ways can lead to a healthier lifestyle without eating up all your time. Starting with small changes to your diet and your routine can also lead to a bigger commitment to staying healthy over a longer period of time. Start now, unless you did already, healthier is better!!

Adjusting Your Diet

Pack healthy snacks to munch on throughout the day. If you are constantly on the go, it can help to prepare some healthy snacks so you can reach for them easily and quickly. Having healthy snacks on hand means you will less tempted to get fast food to go or opt for a prepackaged meal.
Cut up fruit like apples, pears, and oranges the night before and pack them in plastic bags or tupperware. Fruit makes a great, easy snack that is also good for you.
Nuts like almonds and cashews are a great source of protein that won’t make you sleepy or drowsy throughout the day. Put a handful of almonds or cashews in a plastic bag and stash them in your purse or bag so they are easy to get to when you find yourself craving a snack.
If you tend to crave something crunchy, go for homemade popcorn, tossed with sesame oil and sesame seeds, for a healthier alternative to potato chips.

Opt for the healthier option for lunch or dinner.

Rather than overhaul your entire diet, focus on choosing the healthier option for at least one meal a day. Choose a salad and a smoothie over a burger and fries for lunch or go for a healthy stir fry with vegetables over steak and potatoes at dinner. Try to be consistent about going for a healthy option for at least one meal a day to reduce your calorie intake and stay health conscious.

Reduce your artificial sugar intake.

Artificial sugars can be found in many prepackaged foods, such as baked goods, candy, sauces, and dips. Many artificial sweeteners for coffee and tea can also lead to health issues.
If possible, substitute artificial sugar in your meals with natural sugars like maple syrup, honey, or agave nectar. These natural sweeteners contain minerals and nutrients that are good for you and can taste as good or better than artificial sugars.
Rather than have a prepackaged cookie or candy, have a piece of dark chocolate. Dark chocolate contains antioxidants and contains less sugar than milk chocolate or other sweets.

Bake desserts with natural ingredients and sweeteners.

 Try to integrate natural sweeteners like honey, agave, and maple syrup into your baking. This will help you to avoid processed and artificial sugars and ensure your baked goods are healthy alternatives to store bought goods. There are many recipes that use natural sweeteners that you can try, including:
Banana, coconut, and cashew cream tart, sweetened with maple syrup.
Honey whole wheat banana nut loaf, sweetened with honey.
An all-fruit popsicle, made with fresh fruit like watermelon, ice, and some honey for sweetness, banana coconut dairy free ice cream, sweetened with agave, double dark chocolate and ginger brownies, sweetened with crystallized ginger and dark chocolate.

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