Happy New Year!

Hello everyone,
Everyday we wake up is a new day; a clean slate, however there's something about a New Year that inspires us all. On New Year's Day Bill and I were out for a walk with our dog and alongside the road was a full pack of cigarettes. Well, generally I get so angry when people litter, but I smiled at this one. Someone out there is starting their New Year with high-hopes to quit smoking. I wish them well (but please don't litter agin..I don't like picking up your trash.)
I was interviewd the other day and the writer asked me for some simple ways to be a bit healthier this year. Here are the tips I gave her:
Eat more vegetables. Try to eat at least 4 or 5 cups of vegetables a day. That's a big salad with lots of various colored vegetables, some steamed broccoli for dinner and spinach, onions and garlic in your eggs for breakfast. It isn't that difficult. Don't forget the old standby carrot and celery sticks for snacks.
Don't eat fake food! No fake sugars. No artificial flavorings, seasonings or preservatives.
Drink plenty of clean water; at least 8 cups a day
Educate yourself about nutrition so you can make good choices.
Try to eat organic foods as much as possibly.
Exercise!

Not that tough...eat more veggies, organic if possible, drink enough water, educate yourself or find someone to educate you about nutrition, no fake foods and get some exercise.

Here's to your health!!!
Patty