10 Healthy-Eating Ideas for a Beautiful Body

There’s a lot to be said for taking regular, fast walks, whether it’s to and from the office, around the block at lunchtime, or with the family dog. Always have a pair of trainers to hand!

I really love homemade smoothies packed with fresh fruit or veg for breakfast. Try swapping in almond milk instead of its dairy equivalent – it’s much lower in fat.

Dust down your bike and get back in the saddle! I try taking two wheels instead of four if I’m running an errand or visiting friends living nearby. Cycling’s a lot of fun!

Working with Well Woman, I’ve got into the routine of taking supplements every day. It’s something good you can do for your body and it takes just seconds!

Eat a balanced diet but try taking the odd day off from bread, dairy products or caffeine. It’s good to give your system a rest from time to time.

We’ve all head it before but use the stairs whenever you can instead of a lift. Every little helps as the saying goes!

Take a night off from watching TV or browsing the internet and relax by reading or try some easy meditation exercises to help you get a good night’s sleep instead.

I’ve recently discovered coconut oil and I like to use it instead of olive oil now and again. It’s used extensively in the foods of tropical countries like India and Thailand.

Here’s another easy swap: Instead of your usual caffeinepacked tea and coffee, pick up some herbal teas. Or you could make your own using fresh ginger or lemon or a combo of the two.

Invest in a skipping rope (or borrow the kids’!) and have a go. It really is a fantastic cardiovascular workout and good fun, especially if you do it outside on a nice summer’s day.