Hello readers

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We all know that eating plenty of fruit and vegetables makes for a healthier lifestyle.  The ideal minimum is five portions a day for children, seven portions a day for women and nine for men.  Unfortunately many of us barely manage three!  Fruit and vegetables are seen as being very important to us in the fight against obesity, diabetes, cancer and heart disease.  It is never too late to change your eating habits and dietary preferences.  So why not start today and include more fruit and vegetables in your daily intake. Email me, susaneacock@btinternet.com on popular suggestions for you to take your daily quota of fruit and vegetables.

Break a bad habit today!  It takes 21 days to break a negative habit and 21 days to develop a positive one.  So in three weeks you could be making changes that will enhance your life now and in the future. Think Positive!

Can anyone tell me if they have the same problem as I do when eating out? I am a  vegetarian and do not eat meat or fish.  I do however, eat cheese but not eggs.  If I go to a restaurant and ask for a veggie menu I am nearly always told, only pasta dishes are available. Why is it that restaurants always assume all vegetarians eat pasta?  I for one loathe the stuff.  I am lucky I do love salads. I think restaurants are trying to give us veggies a hard time - what do other veggies think?   Please email me with your comments there must be more people out there like me who are experiencing the same problem.  I love eating out but unfortunately I am slowing running out of restaurants, where I can get a decent vegetarian meal.  Perhaps I should venture into the Vegetarian restaurant business?   If you too are a veggie have a browse on  www.vegsoc.org   

It is not easy to stay on a diet all your life!  But anyone, no matter what age can change their lifestyle to include healthier food and more exercise.  It is not only easy but can be a great deal of fun and is a good way of meeting people and making new friends.  Why not join a gym, or a walking/rambling club.  Walk around a lake or beside a river or canal it's not only good for you but also FREE.  A regular walking routine is the cheapest and most effective step you can take towards a slimmer, fitter and healthier you. Invest in one of the latest Pedometers.  You will be surprised how far you walk in a day!  Biking is another great exercise - why not visit www.countrylanes.co.uk and see a brilliant way to explore Britain by bicycle.  Swimming or water aerobics, another excellent way to exercise.  You are never too old to visit a swimming baths or spa.  www.swimathon.co.uk games is an ideal way to lose weight or why not be a sponsor.  Go on give it a try!

We have now added a children's section to our website on various topics including health.  As obesity has become a main issue in today's society, health and fitness education should be given free to everyone including children.  Improving children's diets by addressing advertising and labelling (which is targeted at mainly children) will also be addressed. We have included a page on bullying and a section on websites and phone numbers, which should be helpful to children and young adults. www.bullying.co.uk (Parent Line Plus 0808-800-2222)

Thank you for taking the time to read this newsletter. Your comments on our newsletters and our web-site are always welcome.  Feel free to email via the web-site or direct on susaneacock@btinternet.com 

Susan Eacock
WEBMASTER
November 2007