My kids, ages 4 and 10 are what drives me to exercise and eat right.   I want to be able to horse around with them, play tag, chase and ride bikes with them for many years to come and hopefully be able to do the same with their children.

If like me, you want to lead a healthier life, enjoy the following tips courtesy of The Buck Institute of Aging.

• Eat the Rainbow – consume colorful fruits and veggies.
• Think of foods as medicines.  Eat your antioxidants instead of relying on meds.
• Meditate.  Quiet focus on breathing helps reduce stress.
• Be open.  Willing to alter one’s diet and consume less at each meal helps with digestion.
• Care for your bacteria.  Reduce your intake of processed foods.
• Drink lots of water.  Hydration is key to healthy living.
• Exercise.  Moderate exercise fights muscle atrophy.
• Avoid chronic stress.  Strokes and chronic heart ailments can be triggered by emotional stress.

If you can’t incorporate all of these strategies at once, focus on making 1 or 2 healthier choices at a time.

Now go run!

Keli 🙂