If you try to tackle too many lifestyle changes at once, you may feel overwhelmed. So pick just one simple, practical thing to do today. Here are five examples:
• If your waistline is large: Replace one high-calorie food with a lower-calorie, lower-fat alternative. For example, instead of mayonnaise, choose mustard.
• If your triglycerides are high: Eat fish at least twice a week. Choose a type of fish that’s high in heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, such as mackerel or salmon.
• If your HDL cholesterol is low: Pick a quit date, if you’re a smoker. Then call 800-QUIT-NOW (800-784-8669).
• If your blood pressure is high: Limit your alcohol intake. Men should have no more than two drinks a day; women, no more than one.
• If your blood glucose is high: Take a 30-minute walk. A half hour of moderate exercise five days a week helps prevent or delay diabetes for those with blood glucose that’s slightly higher than normal.
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