HEALTHY CHOICES
EAT BETTER
Limit Sugar
Eating too much sugar will eventually lead to weight gain, which raises the risk of heart and or the blood vessel system diseases. If there is the need to lose weight, make s...
Limit Salt
Reducing salt is an important part of a heart-healthy diet. Eating too much salt raises blood pressure over time. Although reducing the amount of salt you add to food at the ...
Limit Unhealthy Fats
Some fats are bad for the health –saturated fat is one of those.
The levels of cholesterol could increase by eating foods rich in saturated fats, such as meats, cheeses, ...
What: Healthy Food
VEGETABLE and FRUITS are good sources of vitamins and minerals and are low in calories and rich in dietary fibers. Eating more fruits and vegetables may help to cut back on h...
When: What is the correct size of your meals during the day?
The amount of the food that one eats in every meal during the day is important. Never skip breakfast: breakfast should contain 20% of the total daily food intake.
How Much: Control the portion size
How much we eat is just as important as what we eat. Having good portion control will help you keep the calories in check and keep the family at a healthy weight. Often overl...
MANAGE WEIGHT AND SMOKING
No Smoking
Never smoke in your life is the first suggestion.
There are immediate and long-term health benefits of quitting for all smokers, like:
- Within 20 minutes, your heart rate ...
Move More
Being physically active is important for protecting the heart. It helps manage your cholesterol levels, blood pressure and weight. Even taking a brisk walk for 30 minutes a d...
Manage Weight
Carrying a bit of extra weight may not seem like a problem, but it could be putting the health at risk.
Being overweight can lead to high blood pressure, high cholesterol,...
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
TIPS for encouraging physical activity
1. Choose activities your child likes and that are fun
2. Make sure there's lots of variety and your child tries different things
3. Build physical activity into your child...
How can I get my children to be active?
Your child learns the most about healthy active living from you. Children mirror us so it’s up to us to create the right surrounding and the daily routine. Give your child lo...
How much time should my children spend being active?
Children and adolescents should accumulate a minimum of 1 hour of physical activity daily*. The 60 minutes doesn’t have to be done all in one go. You can build it up so your ...
What is physical activity?
Physical activity refers to any activity that gets children moving, makes their breathing become quicker, and their hearts beat faster. Children can be physically active in m...
