Wednesday, June 22, 2011

"Take Charge of Your Health...........

"Take charge of your health! If you don't, who will?"

This statement was made by C. Everett Koop, Surgeon General in the 1960's. It was valid then and it's certainly valid today. A healthy lifestyle is the best way to live a long life with vigor and avoidance of chronic diseases. Also remember that two very simple things added to your daily routine can insure that healthy lifestyle: Eat less, exercise more.

It is universally agreed that thirty five percent of our longevity is determined by the genes we inherited over which we have no control. But longevity is an empty victory if those additional years are characterized by chronic illness, frailty, and a lowered quality of life.

Lets start with Eat Less: Calorie restriction and following a diet of high quality protein with limited saturated fats can limit and even reverse unhealthy aging. Exercise more: Make exercise a regular part of your daily lifestyle.

Keep it Simple, consistent and fun!!

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