{"id":2755,"date":"2016-04-15T16:00:47","date_gmt":"2016-04-15T20:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cento.centre.edu\/?p=2755"},"modified":"2016-04-15T16:00:47","modified_gmt":"2016-04-15T20:00:47","slug":"health-corner-simple-swaps-that-could-change-your-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cento.centre.edu\/index.php\/2016\/04\/15\/health-corner-simple-swaps-that-could-change-your-life\/","title":{"rendered":"Health Corner: Simple swaps that could change your life"},"content":{"rendered":"

BY DANA REYNOLDS – STAFF WRITER<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Just a few swaps in your lifestyle can create a healthier and happier life for yourself! There are several to choose from including:<\/p>\n

Food\/Diet<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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  1. Black Coffee for Latte<\/strong>. You\u2019ll drink less coffee, spend less money, and consume less calories. This is one I know I could work on as well!<\/li>\n
  2. Cinnamon for Sugar<\/strong>. Adding cinnamon to beverages, such as coffee, will give you a sweet taste with less calories<\/li>\n
  3. Popcorn for Chips. <\/strong><\/li>\n
  4. Whole Wheat Toast for Bagel. <\/strong>Do you usually eat five slices of toast? Well, that is how much toast is in a bagel!<\/li>\n
  5. Pan-fried for Deep-fired. <\/strong>Use vegetable oil in a pan to give your meals a crispy taste, while deep-fried foods should be eaten in moderation.<\/li>\n
  6. Raw Spinach for Iceberg Lettuce. <\/strong>Iceberg lettuce is mostly water and does not give you a lot of nutrients. Spinach is filled with vitamin K, vitamin, A, calcium, and iron.<\/li>\n
  7. Brown Rice for White Rice.<\/strong> Many essential nutrients, such as fiber, are not in white rice. Brown rice fills you up and contains more nutrients.<\/li>\n
  8. Oatmeal for Sugary Cereal.<\/strong> One bowl of cereal usually has a lot of sugar, and it can be hard to only limit yourself to one bowl. Try switching it out for heart healthy oatmeal.<\/li>\n
  9. Eating at the table for eating in front of the TV.<\/strong> Proven fact ,you eat more while watching TV,. Skip the Netflix binge next time you dine.<\/li>\n
  10. Sparkling water for Soda. <\/strong>Get rid of soda, but still have carbonated drinks! Try fun sparkling water flavors such as lemon-lime or vanilla.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Routine<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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    1. Eating Breakfast for Hitting Snooze (Again).<\/strong> Having breakfast will energize you and prepare you for the long day ahead! You\u2019ll be much less likely to bob your head during your 8 a.m.!<\/li>\n
    2. Gratitude for Complaining.<\/strong> Complaining is easy to do and everyone is guilty of it. However, showing gratitude for the people and things around you will make you happier!<\/li>\n
    3. Planning for Procrastination.<\/strong> There is nothing worse than feeling overwhelmed. Get a calendar, write things down, and get it done.<\/li>\n
    4. Saying No for Overcommitting<\/strong>. If you focus on few small things that you love, you will be much happier and not feel so overwhelmed.<\/li>\n
    5. Being upfront for acting passive aggressive<\/strong>. Don\u2019t let frustration build. Be nice, but let people know when they are doing something that is bothering you!<\/li>\n
    6. Color for Drab<\/strong>. Wearing color will build your self-esteem and confidence!<\/li>\n
    7. Calling for Texting<\/strong>. Having a phone conversion is much more meaningful. Stop writing text messages and give someone you care about a call.<\/li>\n
    8. Smiling for Frowning<\/strong>. Smiling, whether real or fake, will make you happier. Smile even when you are not feeling your best.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Exercise<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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      1. Planks for Crunches. <\/strong>Surprisingly, crunches won\u2019t get you abs. Holding planks works your whole core. Try to hold it for a minute straight!<\/li>\n
      2. Incline for Flat Treadmill.<\/strong> When you run outside, nothing is completely flat. It shouldn\u2019t be like that on your treadmill either. Adding hills, no matter how hard they may be, boosts your workout.<\/li>\n
      3. Interval Running for Relaxed Run.<\/strong> Running for a long time is hard, but doing sprints can really add to your workout.<\/li>\n
      4. Exercising with someone for Exercising alone.<\/strong> Having an exercise partner will push you to work harder.<\/li>\n
      5. Free weights for Machines.<\/strong> Instead of sitting on a nasty, sweaty machine…use free weights! They allow you to move around more!<\/li>\n
      6. Pull Ups for Bicep Curls.<\/strong> Doing pull ups is super challenging. However, when you can, you are working many more muscles.<\/li>\n
      7. Active Date for Dinner Date.<\/strong> Instead of a dinner date, do something active! You\u2019ll get to know the person you care about on a new level.<\/li>\n
      8. Gym for Napping.<\/strong> Going to the gym will wake you up and give you the push you need to get back to studying.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        It is not realistic to make so many changes at one time, so adopt a few, make the switch, and be happier!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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