Say Yes to Yogurt

It is so key to have one to two servings of dairy per day. The best dairy food is, by far, yogurt, primarily because of its probiotics. The probiotics in plain organic yogurt join up with the bifidobacteria, the "good bugs" that mostly live in your gut, to help fight against infections and protect you from yeast overgrowth. Bifidobacteria also digest the foods we eat, allowing your body to take in critical vitamins, including enzymes that metabolize cholesterol and bile acid. Without these microbes, the whole digestive system would screech to a halt.

Keep It Real

Is your goal completely unrealistic? If "Look like a supermodel" is on your list of goals, right next to "Stop eating potato chips," you need to make an adjustment. There's no such thing as a perfect body, a perfect face, or a perfect life. Your personal best has nothing to do with what's on a magazine cover or a runway. When you make your list of goals, make them about YOU and not an unrealistic or unhealthy fantasy.

Better Your Body

When tension spikes, it can be tempting to put yourself last. But prioritizing healthy eating, physical activity, relationships, and sleep is necessary if you want to avoid making your stress worse.