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7. The Walk of Life
Regular physical activity is great. Not only does it melt fat away and build muscle, it also keeps your heart, lungs, and bones healthy and strong. Give the couch a break and go for a walk – give the neighbourhood dogs something to bark at.
Eating Clean – A Beginners Guide
You will not go wrong if you stick to these types of foods.
- Fresh fruits and vegetables
- Dried legumes
- Nuts
- Farm-fresh eggs
- Minimally processed foods include:
- Unrefined grains, like whole wheat bread and pasta, popcorn, steel-cut oatmeal, quinoa, and brown rice
- Frozen fruits and vegetables
- Unprocessed meat; wild over pastured, pastured over grain-fed
- Hormone-free dairy
- Heart-healthy oils
It is also recommended that pesticide-free food is eaten – organic if you prefer, although this is usually not absolutely required – just make sure that you avoid food with added hormones or chemicals. It’s also important to note that eating clean doesn’t give you free reign to eat endless quantities. They may be healthy, but they still have calories. Eat till you feel full, no more.
