Key habits all year: Ideas for March
| Healthy You | 5-2-1-0 | Kids Health
How to weave 5-2-1-0 principles in your family’s everyday activities.
You and your family can work together to set healthy habits. Use the 5-2-1-0 approach to cover these key daily actions:
- 5 veggies and fruits
- 2 hours or fewer of screen time
- 1 hour of exercise
- 0 sugary drinks
See how your family might adopt 5-2-1-0 in every season of the year.
Here are ideas to try 5-2-1-0 in March:
Check sales for fruits and veggies.
As a new growing season gets under way, you might see sales on winter produce at the store. Check for incoming spring veggies and fruits. Or look for savings in the canned goods aisle and freezer section. This is a budget-friendly way to reach your family’s goal of eating 5 veggies and fruits per day.
Get a jump on spring cleaning.
Let the warmer weather inspire you to spruce up the house or yard. Pick an area you and your kiddos can work on together. Use a nontoxic cleaner, water and rags (or paper towels) to wipe windows, baseboards or other overlooked spots. Cleaning is a great activity to break away from screens as you try to limit screen time under two hours.
Rediscover where you live.
Go for a walk in the park or through your neighborhood. Look for signs of spring. Count new blooms. Take photos. Note how things change. Outdoor activity makes for a fun way to get one hour of daily movement.
Try a new smoothie.
Opting for zero-sugar drinks doesn’t have to be boring. If your family craves variety, try making smoothies. Following are links to a few suggested recipes:
Don't have a blender? Chop or mash soft fruit, such as bananas or berries, then stir or shake in a jar with water, juice or milk. You can also use protein powder and seeds such as chia to add flavor and nutrition without a blender.
Small steps make a difference. See how you and your family feel about building habits — little by little — for good health.
Staying healthy isn’t always easy. When you or your family are under the weather, PeaceHealth is here for you — ready to help you get back to feeling better.
