Health Corner: 8 small summer diet swaps that can add years to your life
https://www.nbcnews.com/better/health/8-small-summer-diet-swaps-add-huge-health-payoffs-ncna782916
A recent study from Harvard researchers found that making micro-changes to your menu significantly reduces the risk of premature death. Here are eight low-effort changes that could add years to your life.
1. REPLACE REFINED CARBS WITH WHOLE GRAIN VERSIONS
2. ADD A SERVING OF FRUITS AND VEGGIES TO YOUR MENU
3. GO MEATLESS ONE DAY PER WEEK
4. REPLACE SWEETENED YOGURT WITH AN UNSWEETENED VARIETY
5. REPLACE BUTTER WITH OLIVE OIL
6. HAVE A SERVING OF NUTS INSTEAD OF PRETZELS OR CHIPS
7. REPLACE RED OR PROCESSED MEAT WITH PLANT-BASED PROTEIN
8. HAVE A SERVING OF SEAFOOD INSTEAD OF CHICKEN OR BEEF
Just think, simple swaps add up without sacrificing time or deliciousness. You can create better habits and a healthier life one veggie at a time.
by Samantha Cassetty, RD / Jul.17.2017 / 1:09 PM ET / Updated Jun.03.2018 / 7:26 AM ET
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