Avoiding the avoidable killers

The top 3 killers in the U.S. are cigarettes, a poor diet and a lack of exercise. All of these things can be avoided by quitting smoking, eating healthier and developing an exercise routine. Sounds easy enough, right? Not so easy, it seems, because the 3 killers are the underlying cause of HALF of the deaths in America. Please do the following in order to help yourself (and this statistic decrease):

grim-reaper-100713-02.jpgThe top 3 causes of preventable deaths in the U.S. explained.

1. Please quit smoking. Do whatever it takes to stop, whether it means stopping cold turkey or using a quitting smoking aid (like Nicorette gum). Please please please quit smoking. Please.

2. Please eat more non-processed foods. By avoiding processed "fast" foods/meals, you'll be making a positive change in your diet. Eating controlled portions of lean meats, fruits, vegetables, dairy and whole grains will not only satisfy your stomach but will keep you healthy. Shopping on the outskirts (outermost food aisles) of the grocery store will provide you with the healthiest options.

3. Please go to a gym, go outside and/or set up a workout routine in your living room. Working out is one of the easiest things to do because there are outlets for it all around us. Live on the 6th floor of a 6th floor walk-up? Great! Climb the stairs faster, two at a time or make multiple trips up and down the stairwell. Any activity can be turned into a workout, you just have to get a little creative sometimes (and push yourself to give it a try).

Avoid the 3 killers that are highly avoidable. Remove them from your lifestyle one by one but remove them all. You'll live longer, be healthier and you'll feel and look better.