Tips to stay healthy

There are lots of ways to stay healthy. Here are a few to get you started on the right foot...

1. Eat local and organic foods when possible.

2. Avoid added sugar, which is disguised as high fructose corn syrup in packaged foods, when possible.

3. Eat together as a family. Aim for dinner together four nights a week.

4. Exercise as a family regularly.

5. Try new physical activities as a family such as hiking, ice-skating or yoga.

6. Set computer and TV limits for everyone in the family.

7. Read to your children daily.

8. Wear helmets when biking, using skateboards or scooters.

9. Apply sunscreen often and liberally.