4th Jan 2012

Tips for healthy living: “Swap it, don’t stop it!”

Living life to its absolute fullest has become a whole lot easier with the use of the Australian Government’s health initiative, “Swap it, don’t stop it!”.

Phoenix Health Fund is proud to back up this great and simple initiative.

The logic behind the campaign is simple. You don’t necessarily need to stop doing what you’re doing, just make some simple lifestyle changes to make these activities healthier.

For example, swap big for small (portion control), swap often for sometimes (occasional treats), swap fried for fresh (nutritional quality), swap sitting for moving (physical activity), and swap watching for playing (physical activity).

There are plenty of “Swap It” resources available to help you become a ‘swapper’ too. These resources are available from swapit.gov.au and include:

• An app for your iPhone that allows you to choose from a range of food and physical activity swaps. You can track your progress, use an ingredient planner, create your own shopping list and find activities nearby.
• A 12-week planner to help you plan and monitor your eating and physical activity.
• Brochure & Fact sheets

Phoenix Health Fund is proud to show its support to such a great Health Initiative. So why not be part of the “The Swap It, Don’t Stop It” success story and swap your way to good health.

For more information jump on swapit.gov.au or email enquiries@phoenixhealthfund.com.au.