We are constantly bombarded with mixed messages. Don't eat carbs. Eat good carbs, not bad carbs, huh? Mediterranean versus South Beach versus Sheboygan? 30 minutes twice a week versus 90 minutes a day. No wonder we are confused. Want to be healthier?, then listen to your mother.
Here are 10 tips she taught us that actually are good for you. Mother knows best.
1. "Eat it, it's good for you." - Listen to your mother and eat breakfast every morning. People who eat breakfast regularly are 5 times less likely to put on weight.
2. "How do you know you don't like it, if you haven't tasted it?" - Remember to add fish to your diet. The omega 3's found in cold water fish can cut your risk of heart disease and decrease symptoms of depression.
3. "I can't believe you can sleep in this filth!" - Get plenty of rest. People who sleep less than 7 hours a night on average are 2 1/2 times more likely to die prematurely.
4. "You can say just about anything about anyone, as long as you "bless their heart" somewhere in the sentence." -Remembering those social skills come in handy when meeting new friends. Elderly people who are more involved in communal activities live longer and have less medical problems.
5. "If you're going kill each other, do it outside" - Get outdoors and experience nature. It raises brain serotonin (the feel-good hormone). It's easy, start with a daily walk.
6. "Don't put that in your mouth, you don't know where it's been." - Brush your teeth and floss already. Studies have shown that practicing good dental hygiene can add 6.4 years to your life.
7. "You WILL eat it, and you WILL like it!" - Eat your vegetables, your mother was right, again - bless her soul(or heart!). Fruits and vegetables are chock full of good things - fiber, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. Remember fiber keeps things moving.
8. "Why didn't you go before we left the house?"- Another of life's mysteries. Remember peeing is good, so drink lots of water. For every ounce of coffee or soda pop you consume, 1/2 ounce of water is siphoned from your tissues.
9. "Why? Because I said so, that's why!" - Need to think about the logic of that one? Maybe a little meditation is in order. Take time for quiet reflection and prayer-- it is shown to reduce stress and lower blood pressure.
10. "A little soap & water never killed anybody." - Wash your hands. Yup, we are channeling mom, again. By frequently washing your hands you wash away germs that you have picked up from other people, or from contaminated surfaces, or from animals and animal waste. One of the most common ways people catch colds is by rubbing their nose or their eyes after their hands have been contaminated with the cold virus.
Basically, it boils down to listening to your mother. See she really was looking out for your best interest. Now, if we could only figure out how she always knew when we were making that face.
"Someday your face will freeze like that . . ."
Here are 10 tips she taught us that actually are good for you. Mother knows best.
1. "Eat it, it's good for you." - Listen to your mother and eat breakfast every morning. People who eat breakfast regularly are 5 times less likely to put on weight.
2. "How do you know you don't like it, if you haven't tasted it?" - Remember to add fish to your diet. The omega 3's found in cold water fish can cut your risk of heart disease and decrease symptoms of depression.
3. "I can't believe you can sleep in this filth!" - Get plenty of rest. People who sleep less than 7 hours a night on average are 2 1/2 times more likely to die prematurely.
4. "You can say just about anything about anyone, as long as you "bless their heart" somewhere in the sentence." -Remembering those social skills come in handy when meeting new friends. Elderly people who are more involved in communal activities live longer and have less medical problems.
5. "If you're going kill each other, do it outside" - Get outdoors and experience nature. It raises brain serotonin (the feel-good hormone). It's easy, start with a daily walk.
6. "Don't put that in your mouth, you don't know where it's been." - Brush your teeth and floss already. Studies have shown that practicing good dental hygiene can add 6.4 years to your life.
7. "You WILL eat it, and you WILL like it!" - Eat your vegetables, your mother was right, again - bless her soul(or heart!). Fruits and vegetables are chock full of good things - fiber, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. Remember fiber keeps things moving.
8. "Why didn't you go before we left the house?"- Another of life's mysteries. Remember peeing is good, so drink lots of water. For every ounce of coffee or soda pop you consume, 1/2 ounce of water is siphoned from your tissues.
9. "Why? Because I said so, that's why!" - Need to think about the logic of that one? Maybe a little meditation is in order. Take time for quiet reflection and prayer-- it is shown to reduce stress and lower blood pressure.
10. "A little soap & water never killed anybody." - Wash your hands. Yup, we are channeling mom, again. By frequently washing your hands you wash away germs that you have picked up from other people, or from contaminated surfaces, or from animals and animal waste. One of the most common ways people catch colds is by rubbing their nose or their eyes after their hands have been contaminated with the cold virus.
Basically, it boils down to listening to your mother. See she really was looking out for your best interest. Now, if we could only figure out how she always knew when we were making that face.
"Someday your face will freeze like that . . ."
