In case you were unaware, removing grains and sugars from your diet can help control your cholesterol levels. Foods like rice, bread, pasta, cookies, cupcakes, and believe it or not, even some fruits cause inflammation in the body. This inflammation can lead to some serious ailments like nerve damage, which leads to neuropathy. Stay healthy and avoid those foods that only bring discomfort and pain in the long run. Have all the meats, veggies, and berries you like; enjoy and have a blast.

Exercise is also a vital instrument that we all need to use. It’s not always necessary to do heavy lifting or extreme cardio to attain or retain a good healthy and fit life. Simple balance exercises help to strengthen your legs and core. Regularly stretching helps keep your muscles strong and relaxed, which also minimizes sprains, strains, and cramps.

All in all, the healthier we are, the happier we tend to be. Making small changes to our daily activity and our eating habits gives us our best chance at being as healthy and happy as possible. When it feels like you are at a dead end, don’t lose hope. Believe you can and you will be your best self.

Yesenia M., NCMA