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Healthy Living for Teens Javarus Barrett 4/10/2012
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  • 1. Healthy Living for TeensJavarus Barrett 4/10/2012

2. PurposeJuggling school work,athletics, a part-timejob and a social lifewith friends, its nowonder teenagerstoday struggle to livea healthy lifestyle.This presentation is aguide for teens onhow to eat healthy,stay fit, and live abalance free life. 3. Maintain a Healthy Diet Jumpstart your day by eating a well-balanced breakfast. Here are some quick prep, delicious, high protein breakfast ideas to try: 1.Oatmeal with chopped nuts, raisins, a slide banana or slice strawberries 2.Add some fresh fruit to a low fat yogurt topped with some granola or chopped nuts 3.Whole grain toast or a bagel with peanut butter 4. Healthy Lunch Ideas Egg or tuna salad on whole wheat bread with lettuce and tomato and a piece of fruit on the side Turkey on whole wheat wrap with lettuce Salad with lots of colorful veggies 5. Pack a Lunch with a punchLunch time in theschool cafeteria ismost likely a timewhere eating lunch isnot a priority andsocializing with yourfriends is. Here aresome easy to eat,healthy lunch ideas tohelp you finish yourschool day strong andenergized. 6. Satisfying SuppersStir Fry vegetableswith shrimp, chicken Add a small salad toor tofueach of the deliciousChicken fajitas withguacamole and salsadinner ideas below andBroiled salmon oryou will be able to finishchicken withvegetables your night strong andBaked potato withenergizedvegetable or chilitoppings 7. Smart Snaking Ideas Whole wheat pretzels with spicy mustard Rice cakes with peanut butter and raisins Low fat yogurt topped with fresh fruit Fresh cut veggies and hummus Trail mixcombine whole grain oats, chopped walnuts, and dried cranberries 8. Why Exercise is WiseExperts agree thatteens should get 60minutes or more ofmoderate vigorousexercise each day.Aerobic exerciseincludesBikingRunningSwimmingDancing 9. Exercise Video 10. How Much Sleep DoYou Need?Set a regular bed timeExercise regularlyIt is recommended thatAvoid caffeine after 4 pmRelax you mindteens sleep 8.5 to 9Limit daytime napsCreate the right sleeping hours each night.environmentWake up with a bright light However, if you havedifficulty waking in themorning, are fallingasleep in classes, hereare some tips