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\"Eat<\/a>Canadians are living longer, but, not necessarily healthier.<\/p>\n

On average, we’ll spend our final 10 years with sickness and disease.<\/p>\n

However, we can change this. The choices we make now can help shape a future of strength and vitality.<\/p>\n

To shrink that 10-year gap, the Heart and Stroke Foundation recommends being physically active, eating well, being smoke-free, reducing stress, and avoiding excessive drinking.<\/p>\n

Eating healthy foods is one of the most important things you can do to improve your health \u2013 yet more than half of Canadians don’t meet the healthy eating recommendations.<\/p>\n

Eating a poor diet results in nearly three quality years of life lost, while being obese can reduce your life span by almost four years.<\/p>\n

To start on the path to shrinking the 10-year gap, take these tips to heart:<\/p>\n

Embrace the Rainbow:<\/strong> Eat between five and 10 servings of vegetables and fruit each day. Choose a variety of colourful vegetables and fruit.<\/p>\n

Get the guide: <\/strong>Make Canada’s Food Guide your bible to plan well-balanced meals with sensible portion sizes.<\/p>\n

Shake the salt habit:<\/strong> Instead, spice things up with fresh or dried herbs.<\/p>\n

Banish temptation:<\/strong> Skip the snack aisle at the grocery store.<\/p>\n

Counter the snack attack:<\/strong> Got the munchies? Grab some plain, unsalted popcorn.<\/p>\n

Defeat sweets:<\/strong> Substitute your afternoon sugar boost with a handful of unsalted nuts and dried fruit.<\/p>\n

Drop the pop<\/strong>: Grab a glass of water or lower-fat milk instead.<\/p>\n

Love mornings: <\/strong>Eat breakfast regularly to achieve a healthier weight.<\/p>\n

Look for the check: <\/strong>Make healthier choices with the Health Check\u2122 symbol, on more than 2,000 foods and in restaurants.<\/p>\n

Want to find out about your personal risk? Take the free Heart&Stroke Risk Assessment, get personalized tips and set goals for a healthier you at makehealthlast.ca.<\/p>\n

www.newscanada.com<\/em><\/p>\n

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