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Processed foods for fresh whole foods

Replace nutritionally inadequate food and processed ‘white carbs’ with local produce and fresh, nutritious wholegrain from your nearest farmers’ market. You don’t need to give up sandwiches and other tasty foods, simply substitute good produce in and processed items out.

May 16, 2012

10 swaps to reduce your risk

Sometimes the thought of making dramatic lifestyle changes in order to be healthier can seem unappealing. However, you don’t have to stop doing the things you enjoy to reduce your risk of developing heart disease. Begin with small steps by swapping certain behaviours for a healthier alternative.

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  • Kristina

    Don’t eat anything you can’t pronounce!

  • Petter

    Basically everything the body does requires water – so staying hydrated would probably be the best and easiest health tip there is.

  • Lauren

    There is no such thing as a diet, simply a healthy lifestyle. Eat foods that are LHI (Low human interaction). Stay away from foods that are overly processed.

  • Jess

    I always make sure I have fresh fruit handy incase I need a sugar pep up. Keeps me away from the spur of the moment chocolate purchases and is fresh and nutritious so it’s therapeutic to eat.

  • Natalie

    If I'm ever feeling stressed at home, the first thing I do is tidy my living spaces and light a scented candle. Messy bed, messy head.

  • Jane

    Try incidental exercise, get off the bus a stop earlier, take the stairs instead of the lift and set a diary reminder to stand up and walk around every hour.

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