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52 TipsHealthy Livingby Gary Collins

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52 Tipsfor Healthy Living

Thanks for subscribing to the New American Nutrition newsletter! We would like to give you 52 Tips For Healthy Living as a free gift. These straightforward, easy-to-follow tips are what we are all about at New American Nutrition.

To jump-start your life with a proven, straightforward exercise and nutrition program go to www.NewAmericanNutrition.com for more details. Decades of experience have culminated in this common sense, real results approach.

Be Consistent – It’s hard to stay on top of all your fitness goals. To stay ahead, schedule workouts into your everyday routine, and keep a healthy eating log.

Eat Breakfast – Studies have shown time and time again that people who eat breakfast consistently have slimmer waistlines. Drop the pop-tarts and start your day with two whole eggs, some tomato slices and a piece of sourdough toast.

Eliminate Sugary Drinks – Sodas, fruit juices and other processed, sweetened drinks equate to hundreds of empty calories and sugar every day. Replace them with water or tea, and use natural sweeteners such as Stevia.

Use Stevia, Not Sugar – Stevia is an all-natural sweetener, has very few calories and does not negatively impact your blood glucose levels.

Avoid White Flour – White flour-based products – think white breads, pastas, and pastries – are overly processed and lack nutrients. They break down into glucose and fructose in your body, wreak havoc on your health and increase the size of your waistline. Just flat out avoid them.

Cut Out Trans Fats – Trans fats are typically man-made vitality-killers. They cause a host of health problems from heart disease to insulin resistance (a precursor to diabetes).

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Get Some Resistance Bands – Resistance bands are the most versatile, portable and user-friendly type of exercise equipment. We offer the best brands on the market (the same ones we use ourselves). For more information go to www.newamericannutrition.com.

Surround Yourself With Like-Minded, Health-Conscious People – One of the biggest hurdles in any workout or nutrition routine is inadvertent enabling and subconscious sabotage by your family and friends. You have a far better chance of achieving wellness goals when surrounded with fitness-conscious folk.

Stay Positive – Negative feelings can drag down your heart – and your health. Your mind-and-body connection is very powerful. Use it to your advantage and stay positive.

Don’t Purchase Health Products That Make Unrealistic Claims – The only thing so-called miracle weight-loss products make thinner is your wallet. Save your money or use it toward a gym membership or healthy food instead.

Avoid “Reduced Fat” Products – If you read reduced fat, low fat, zero fat, or no fat – it’s a no go! Such products have had their healthy, vitality-boosting fats replaced with sugar and chemical additives. Bottom line: avoid them.

Prepare A Week Of Workday Meals On Sunday – This way you will not be tempted to dine out or to raid the vending machine because you didn’t have time to pack a healthy lunch.

Make Sweets From Scratch – To satisfy an occasional sweet tooth, cake and ice cream are fine… when they are homemade. With this rule, it’s difficult to cheat by eating sugary carbohydrates. Plus, homemade treats are made from far healthier ingredients than something pre-made that sits for months on a store shelf.


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Keep Healthy Snacks Handy – This tip is a lifesaver when you are on-the-go. Stock your computer bag, purse, or gym bag with some nuts or a healthy protein bar like the Jay Robb JayBar (www.NewAmericanNutrition.com) for a far better eat-out option than the overpriced, processed pseudo-foods in a convenience store.

Change Your Exercise Routine Regularly – You will definitely sacrifice motivation (and results!) if you repeat the same workout over and over. Mix it up and have some fun! Remember, playing with your kids or your dog is still exercise.

Break The Rules… Once In A While – Being in-shape does not mean you can never nosh on a less-than-healthy treat. Make a date with your favorite food: Pick one day during the week when you can enjoy it, guilt free.

Plant A Garden – It doesn’t take much space or time to plant a small garden, even if it’s only a few herbs on your windowsill. An added bonus? You’ll get sunshine-derived vitamin D and a bit of exercise at the same time.

Carry Water With You Everywhere You Go – Americans are full of sugar, but somehow deficient in the one thing they can’t live without: water. To help hydration and curb sugary soda intake, carry a stainless steel or BPA-free plastic water container with you every day. Check out our BPA-Free multi-purpose shaker bottle at www.NewAmericanNutrition.com.

Keep A “Workout Survival Kit” In Your Car Or Workplace – Your go-to get-fit kit should include a pair of workout/running shoes and exercise-appropriate clothes. That way, no matter what the circumstances, you will always be able to get a in quick workout– whether by going to the gym or by taking a brisk walk around your office building.

Exercise Accidentally – Involve your family in fun games and take the tedium out of exercise. Break the current computer-and-TV mold, and have a wiffle or kick ball game in your front yard. You never know – your neighbors might come over and join the fun!


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Walk Or Ride Your Bike To Work – Be creative in your exercise goals and trade four wheels for two. Hop on your bike and save some gas, help the environment and get some exercise. It doesn’t get any better than that!

Stick To A Structured Sleep Schedule – For better, more consistent rest, get to bed by 10:30 pm and strive for seven to eight hours of sleep each night.

Write Down Bad Health Habits And Come Up With An Action Plan – Putting a purpose to paper boosts the odds you will follow up on it. So if you really want to achieve your goals, you need to write them down. How often do you actually acknowledge the habits you have that hold you back? You might be surprised at how easy it is to eliminate or change them.

Take A Healthy Cooking Course – Most Americans are only familiar with one cooking appliance: the microwave. To have a healthy lifestyle, you must learn to prepare meals for yourself and your family, without nuking your food. Homemade meals are cheaper and healthier. A few extra minutes in the kitchen is one of the best investments you can make in your long-term wellbeing.

Don’t Stress Out If You Miss A Workout Or Have A Day Off The Diet Wagon – Sometimes we all get off track. But, what is done is done. Don’t stress about it. Stress-related hormones like cortisol encourage extra fat storage and can make a bad day worse. Just get back on track as soon as you can and remember that a Workout Survival Kit (see #19) will enhance your chances of success.

Rescue A Pet – Take home a furry friend from a shelter. You’ll be doing something admirable. Plus, pets can bring you great joy and improve your health. Trust me, you will definitely get some extra exercise since Fluffy likes his walks!

Give To A Charity With A Cause You Believe In –This will not only make you a better person, but will benefit your emotional wellbeing. Research has shown that positive emotions (like happiness and fulfillment) help your body heal and function better. Positive actions beget positive feelings, which lead to better overall health.


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Indulge In Daily Sunshine – Catching some rays helps release vitamin D in your body, which is essential for health. You will also feel revived and ready to tackle whatever the rest of the day has in store for you.

Get Grounded – Reinvigorate your feet by taking off your shoes and socks and standing on ground or grass. As little as five minutes of outdoor barefoot time can make a big difference in your day. Grounding helps eliminate free radicals that promote inflammation in your body, and the best part is, it’s free! For grounding products visit www.NewAmericanNutrition.com.

Kick Your Caffeine Addiction – Constantly bombarding your body with caffeine taxes specialized stress-triggering glands, leading to weight gain, belly fat accumulation and irritability. Too much caffeine can also interfere with your body’s absorption of essential minerals such as manganese, zinc, copper and calcium. Try tea or water instead (see #32).

Join A Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Group – CSA’s make locally harvested organic fruits and vegetables available easily and affordably. Contact a CSA in your area and ask about their ongoing food delivery programs. Check out www.EatWellGuide.org or www.LocalHarvest.org/csa.

Drink A Cup Of Green Tea Every Day – Trade health-sapping coffee and sugary sodas for a revitalizing cup of green tea. This powerhouse drink has many health benefits and contains age-defying antioxidants, enhances your immunity and boosts your metabolism. We offer a great-tasting, 100% organic green tea at www.NewAmericanNutrition.com.

Stop The Fad Madness – Fad diets and exercise equipment have no place in a true health program. They never work in the long-term, so unless you only want to be healthy for a week or two, save your money! Plus then you won’t have to worry about fitting that oversized, get-you-ripped, make-you-beautiful-like-the-movie-star-endorsing-it, ab/butt/chest-crunching contraption into the depths of your closet for the next 20 years!


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Focus On Nutrition First, Then Exercise – Don’t get me wrong: Exercise is important, but without proper nutrition you are just wasting your time. The bottom line? Eighty percent of your wellness results come from proper nutrition, so prioritize food choices accordingly.

Eliminate Stress – Let’s face it, most of the stress we experience today is self-created. Does it really matter one of your Facebook friends didn’t invite you to her third cousin’s, uncle’s, sister-in-law’s, three-year-old daughter’s birthday party? A constant release of stress hormones causes chaos to your health and thwarts your exercise efforts. Take a deep breath, relax, readjust your perspective, and your body and health will reap the benefits.

Banish TV And Internet Once a Week –You will be amazed how much free time you have and how your stress levels will decrease without an ongoing interaction with your TV, computer or smart phone. Eliminate mindless screen time and you may just be able to fit in that training for the half marathon you always wanted to do! Obviously this does not include using the computer for job-related tasks– well unless you can pull off a mini-vacation too!

Set Realistic And Achievable Health Goals – There are two big reasons that most people fall short of their weight loss and health goals. First, few people take the time to write their goals down. Second, many folks make unrealistic goals such as “I will have a supermodel’s body in seven days.” To dramatically boost your chances of reaching your optimal health and weight, list your goals, and make them simple and straight-forward. An example? “I will work out for one hour, three days per week.” When it’s written down and within reach, it’s doable.

Eat Small, Healthy Meals Throughout The Day – This is the best way to keep blood sugar levels in check (and prevent excess fat storage!) This will also prevent overeating and curb cravings for sugary snacks.

Don’t Be Afraid To Ask For Help – Changing your exercise or eating habits can get complicated quickly. There is no shortage of conflicting information out there. At New American Nutrition, we provide a plethora of free articles and essential information on our website www.NewAmericanNutrition.com to ensure you get research-backed facts to make your own, well-informed health decisions. If you can’t find the answers you are looking for, check out our blog.


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Celebrate Your Health Achievements – Once you reach one of your fitness goals (see #37), reward yourself. This could be a simple as treating yourself to your favorite dessert, or buying a new pair of slimmer jeans. An indulgence gives you something to look forward to and keeps you motivated.

Toss Your Scale – In the beginning of a weight loss or health transformation it’s a good idea to have a weight scale to measure your progress. However, once you get on track and a healthy lifestyle becomes habit, a scale can become a big distraction, and may cause unneeded anxiety. I’m more interested in your fitness and wellness, not in a number on a machine. Instead, snap some photos to chart your progress. Pictures give a visual representation of your progress. Once you get rid of your scale, I’ll bet you will wonder why you ever had one.

Include Healthy Fats In Your Diet – Most Americans don’t get enough healthy fats in their diet. Instead, most of us consume far too many unhealthy fats (like trans fats and highly processed vegetable oils). The best fats for your health are virgin coconut oil, virgin olive oil and real butter. The New American Nutrition Program outlines exactly why and how. Find it at www.NewAmericanNutrition.com.

Join A Fitness Social Group – There’s no better way to stay motivated and get some healthy encouragement and competition. There are several health-related social groups around the country, but one of the biggest and most well known is www.fittogether.com. It’s a great way to meet like-minded people and to find a personal trainer in your area.

Choose High Quality Nutritional Supplements Specific To Your Needs – There are literally thousands of dietary supplements out there (such as vitamins, protein powders, and assorted wonder-pills). The majority are a complete waste of money. Trust me – I used to make my living investigating the bad ones for the federal government. That’s why I insist that New American Nutrition only carries the best, all-natural, organic and non-genetically-modified line of supplements. We are not an impersonal supplement warehouse. Instead, we only carry a select number of professional-grade supplements – one’s we actually use ourselves, that actually work!

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Smile More – This sounds pretty simple, but you’d be surprised how few folks actually smile anymore. You’ll notice a profound difference in how you feel and how people react to you when you greet them with a grin. Plus, smiling lifts your spirits: A study conducted by the British Dental Health Foundation showed the act of smiling dramatically improves one’s mood and keeps stress hormones in check.

Use Moderation With Any New Exercise Or Nutrition Program – It’s a sad but familiar story: Individuals are so motivated to change their health or start a new exercise program they quickly burn themselves out. To avoid getting derailed, start off slow and let your body adapt. People who follow a path of moderation are far more likely to maintain their new healthy lifestyle.

Do What You Love – This is not only true for health and exercise, but for life in general. Most of us have heard this advice from the time we were kids, but how many ever follow it? Take it from someone like me who fought this principle for years before finally seeing the light. I would never trade my work with New American Nutrition for anything else, because I truly do what I love! Have you ever noticed how happy people are who do what they love? Enough said!

Simplify Your Life – For some reason we seem to think that more stuff and more outward prestige will bring us happiness. The truth is, inner joy may rest with just the reverse. Simplify your life, get rid of never-use-it-anyways clutter, downgrade the fancy car you can’t really afford, and your mood and health will thank you for it.

Don’t Take Yourself Too Seriously – Life is short. Should you really care that you accidentally burped during a business meeting or tripped on the curb in front of your friends? Honestly, what do small, embarrassing moments mean in the context of life’s big picture? Dust yourself off, say “excuse me,” and laugh at yourself. People will find it refreshing and laugh along with you! Look for more ways to turn little lemons into laugh-filled lemonade.

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Go Organic – Today most foods are either dowsed with, or grown in, a chemical bath. This impacts our collective health tremendously. By eating organic foods will you not only stop pumping your body full of chemicals, but you will support small farmers and help the environment in the process – a win-win! Watch for our upcoming Phase 4 program on going organic at www.NewAmericanNutrition.com.

Get Rid Of Things That Negatively Affect You – Emotions directly affect your health and wellbeing, so if something is always dragging you down, remove it from your life. If some social media website continues to consume your time, but gives you little enjoyment, why bother? Delete the account and move on! You have better things to do… like train for that triathlon you always wanted to do.

Enjoy The Outdoors As Much As Possible – There’s no better way to clear your head and get moving. When you are outdoors physical activity such as walking is an innate reaction. Head into the open air and get some exercise without even thinking about it.

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