There are no excuses of sleeping in and not enough time for breakfast anymore. The sun is rising earlier, so get up, smell the flowers and eat some breakfast! It fills your "empty tank" to get you going after a long night without food. It will also give your metabolism a kick-start.

2.       Eat lots of vegetables

Vegetables are the foundation of a healthy diet—they are low in kilojoules but nutrient dense, which means they are packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fibre. The antioxidants and other nutrients in vegetables help protect against certain types of cancer and other diseases. They can be steamed or eaten raw. So try to eat at least three servings per day.

3.        Fruits, fruits, fruits

They are packed with vitamin C, fibre, nutritious fluids, and assorted antioxidants. There is nothing better than fresh fruit on a warm summer day.  A wide variety of fruit is also vital to a healthy diet. Berries are cancer-fighting, apples provide fibre, oranges and mangos offer vitamin C, and so on. Always keep a bowl of fresh colourful fruit on your kitchen table where you can see it and be reminded to eat them regularly.

4.       Fibre

Fill up on whole grains, for long lasting energy. Whole grains are rich in phytochemicals and antioxidants, which help to protect against coronary heart disease, certain cancers, and diabetes. Add cooked beans to your diet daily to boost your fibre and nutrient intake.

5.        Eat regular meals

Skipping meals can lead to out-of-control hunger, often resulting in overeating. When you're very hungry, it's also tempting to forget about good nutrition.  Eat five to six small meals every two to three hours to speed up your metabolism. It will help stabilize your blood sugar levels.  Plan ahead and prepare meals beforehand to avoid skipping meals or eating unhealthy takeout food.

6.       Healthy snacking

Snacks are a great way to refuel. Choose snacks from different food groups - a glass of low-fat milk and a few low fat crackers, an apple or celery sticks with peanut butter and raisins or a handful of raw, unsalted almonds.

7.       Control portion sizes

A key foundation for any healthy diet is moderation. Serving sizes have ballooned recently, particularly in restaurants. When dining out, choose a starter instead of an entrée, split a dish with a friend. At home, use smaller plates, think about serving sizes in realistic terms and start small. 

8.       Cut down your sugar intake

Sugar causes energy ups and downs and can add to health and weight problems. Unfortunately, reducing the amount of candy, cakes, and desserts we eat is only part of the solution. Often you may not even be aware of the amount of sugar you’re consuming each day. A sugary drink for instance has about 10 teaspoons of sugar in it. So start reading labels and make better choices.

9.       Water

Drink as much water as possible (8-10 tall glasses).  Also increase you water intake as the weather gets warmer to help flush out some of the toxins that may be lingering from flu season and unhealthy foods. Many people go through life dehydrated feeling tired, low on energy and with headaches. People often make the mistake of seeing thirst for hunger. So if you feel hungry opt for a glass of water first.

10.   Get moving

Without exercise all the toxins will just stay in our bodies. Sweating is a great way for our body to get rid of toxins and it also does wonders for your mind. With warmer and sunnier days, there are no excuse to not get more fresh air and exercise. Soak in the Vitamin D! It's easy to fit physical activities into your daily routine. Walk, bike or jog to see friends. Climb stairs instead of taking an elevator. Try to do these things for a total of 30 minutes every day