How does the author support her argument that people can become healthier by making small changes? She uses an anecdote to show how people can improve their eating habits by being informed and having a meal plan. You just studied 15 terms!

Improving your diet

1. Keep track of how much you eat and don’t eat more than you expend.
2. Eat a wide variety of foods every day.
3. Base your diet on cereals and whole grains.
4. Increase fruit and vegetable consumption.
5. Meet calcium requirements to ensure healthy teeth and bones.
6. Reduce fat, salt and sugar intake.
7. Drink plenty of water.

1. Take Baby Steps.

1. Start each day with a nutritious breakfast.
2. Get 8 hours of sleep each night, as fatigue can lead to overeating.
3. Eat your meals seated at a table, without distractions.
4. Eat more meals with your partner or family.
5. Teach yourself to eat when you’re really hungry and stop when you’re comfortably full.

The pyramid, updated in 2005, suggests that for a healthy diet each day you should eat:

• 6 to 8 servings of grains.
• 2 to 4 servings of fruits and 4 to 6 servings of vegetables.
• 2 to 3 servings of milk, yogurt, and cheese.
• 2 to 3 servings of meat, poultry, fish, dry beans, eggs, and nuts.

Top tips

• Eat a variety of food.
• Cut back on salt.
• Reduce use of certain fats and oil.
• Limit sugar intake.
• Avoid hazardous and harmful alcohol use.

Here’s a look at some ways to build self-improvement into your daily routine and let go of negative thoughts about yourself.

1. Cultivate gratitude.
2. Greet everyone you meet.
3. Try a digital detox.
4. Use positive self-talk.
5. Practice random acts of kindness.
6. Eat at least one meal mindfully.
7. Get enough sleep.
8. Breathe consciously.

10 Ways to Live Your Best Life

1. Focus. Whatever you do, focus.
2. Take Responsibility for Taking Action. Taking action can feel scary.
3. Live in the Present. Every day is a new opportunity to live your best life.
4. Declutter.
5. Relish the Simple Things.
6. Journaling.
7. Make Someone’s Day.
8. Look After Your Body.

How to Live Life to the Fullest and Enjoy Each Day

1. Decide What’s Important to You.
2. Take More Risks.
3. Show Your Love to People You Care About.
4. Live in the Present Moment.
5. Ignore the Haters.
6. Don’t Compromise Your Values.
7. Be Kind to Others.
8. Keep Your Mind Open.

Five Steps to Live Your Own Life

1. Think About What You Really Want in Life. For many of us, just knowing what we want in life can be a challenge.
2. Differentiate Yourself.
3. Watch this Whiteboard Video on Differentiation.
4. Set Goals.
5. Stop Listening to Your Inner Critic.
6. Harness Your Personal Power.

I should note that I do most, but not all, of these tips.

1. Go with one car. Many families have two or more cars.
2. Go with a smaller house.
3. Go with a smaller car.
4. Rent rather than own.
5. Look for used first.
6. Eat out less.
7. Eat out frugally.
8. Brown bag it to work.