I want to start eating right -- what are some easy ways to get started?
Switching over to a healthy diet can seem overwhelming at first. Here are 5 simple steps to get you going:
1. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables.
2. Restrict your intake of salt, sugar and refined flour.
3. Reduce your consumption of caffeine and alcohol.
4. Add variety to your diet by trying new and interesting foods.
5. Never go shopping when you're hungry.
Eating right makes you feel good and reduces your risk of developing illnesses such as heart disease, certain cancers, diabetes, stroke and osteoporosis.
Alison Finney is a certified hatha and kundalini yoga teacher in Ottawa. She is registered with the Yoga Alliance and the International Kundalini Yoga Teachers Association and is the founder of PranaShanti, a health and yoga resource. For more information, visit www.pranashanti.com.
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