Simple Changes That Will Quickly Improve Your Health
1．Eat a piece of fruit before lunch Get into the habit of（养成习惯） eating an apple, banana, pear or other piece of fruit before lunch each day. It’ll take the edge off（减弱胃口，食欲）your appetite – making you less likely to dig into(痛快地吃)greasy(adj.太多油脂的，油腻的) fast food or bag or crackers(n.薄脆饼干).
2．Go vegetarian one night a week
Most nutritionists agree that we eat more meat than we need to. Have a meat-free dinner once a week – it’s a great opportunity to try out some new recipes that are packed with vegetables and flavours. You’ll also save yourself some money.
3．Keep a bottle of water on your desk
Many people mistake slight thirst for hunger, leading to unnecessary snacking（v.吃小吃）. Keep a bottle on your desk and drink it whenever you get a little mouth crazing. Getting sufficient water also helps prevent you from becoming constipated(adj.[医]便秘症的).
4．Go for a twenty minute walk every lunchtime
If you’re struggling to fit exercise into your day, get away from your desk for a twenty-minute walk each lunchtime. It’s a good way to force yourself to take a break from work, and refreshes(v. 恢复精神) your mind and your body.
5．Exercise during commercial breaks
Whenever you’re watching TV and adverts come on, get up off the sofa and do some exercise. Fit in a few stretches(n.伸展), some jogging(n.慢跑)on the spot（当场，原地）, or some weight lifting. You might only fit in a few minutes at a time, but over the course of an evening’s TV viewing, that could easily add up to half an hour. And if it stops you grabbing(v.抓) yet another snack, it’s definitely helping.
