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27. Be Careful with the Sun

Everyone loves basking in the warm sun, especially if it is lying on a beautiful sandy beach.  While the sun has many benefits, too much sun without proper protection can be harmful.  Being sunburned not only hurts, but also damages skin and promotes wrinkles and cancer.  If you are going to spend any time in the sun, even 10 minutes, protect your skin with sunscreen for both UVA and UVB rays.

28. Tasty Almonds

If you love nuts, then you are in luck.  Almonds are not only delicious and make a great snack food, medical studies show they contain as much protein per ounce as red meat.  In addition, they aid in reducing the risk of heart attacks by up to 50%.  The next time you need something crunchy, reach for a handful of almonds.

29. Wash your Hands

This is something you have probably heard your whole life.  Disease is easily spread from touch, whether from person to person or object to person.  Giardia is the number one germ that is transferred from touching something infected.  Once you have Giardia, you can get very ill.  In addition, germs can be passed from your pet that has been rolling on the grass, something dropped on a dirty floor, just allow your imagine to roam if you dare.  Washing your hands is a quick, easy way to reduce the spread of germs.

30. Flaxseed

A great way to maintain a healthy cardiovascular system is by adding flaxseed to your daily diet.  Flaxseed actually contains what is called alpha-linolenic acid, which is a fatty acid essential in controlling blood pressure.  They have a benefit of helping with digestion; just make sure the flaxseed is crushed for easier consumption and absorption.

31. Give your Eyes a Rest

Most jobs in today’s society require the use of a computer.  If you sit in front of a computer all day or work any job or hobby that requires your eyes to work hard, be sure to take breaks throughout your day.  For soothing relief, you can use eye drops, close your eyes for a few minutes to allow them to rest, and look away to something other than what you are working on.  Also, ensure that you are working with appropriate lighting, which is an oversight many people make.  These are ways in which to give your eyes a much-needed break.  Eyestrain can cause eye problems as well as headaches.

32. Watch the Sugar

Often people think by drinking fruit juices or eating low-fat fruit roll-ups and such, they are cutting out or eliminating sugar.  The fact is that some fruit juices have more sugar than a soda.  Reduction of sugar is important to good health; therefore always check out the sugar content of anything you put in your mouth, even if it appears to be healthy.

33. Throw out the Scales

If you have bathroom scales, you should either get rid of them or put them away for a while.  Weight does not accurately reflect the level of your fitness.  If you should be measuring anything, it should be body fat, not the weight.

34. Sunscreen

Most people know that sunscreen is important for shoulders, backs, legs, and arms when out in the sun but there are other parts of the body that are often overlooked.  When enjoying the beautiful sun, be sure to use sunscreen on your ears, slips, and even the tops of your feet as well!