Summer is here! Are you taking care of your body so you can show it off? If so, then it should be safe to say that you exercise daily for at least 60 minutes, 5 times a week; makes sure you eat your portions of produce and other necessary food groups regularly; he’s not slacking off on his doctor visits, etc. While these are the ideal rules to follow when trying to get in shape…it can definitely be a difficult task to complete. But don’t worry, I’m here to tell you about some shortcuts that have actually been approved by the pros. Let us begin:

1) If possible, take a multivitamin every day. That’s the most popular recommendation right now according to health magazines like the Journal of American Medicine. But if you’re already taking part in a healthy eating plan, you’re surely getting those necessary and helpful ingredients into your system.

2) Make sure you exercise for an hour if possible (a minimum of half an hour) for at least 5 days a week, or more if your schedule allows. This is a big part of losing weight. Just 17 minutes a day has been proven to protect your heart; In a recent study, it was shown that women who exercised for 17 minutes a day actually reduced their risk of heart disease by 27 percent. If this seems like too much, try going for a walk on your lunch break with a co-worker, or take a friend to the pool after a long day at work and go for a swim. The truth is, any exercise is better than none… so get out there and get moving!

3) Third, eat at least 9 servings of produce a day. Even those who eat just 5 servings of produce a day tend to have a 20 percent lower risk of stroke and other heart-related problems. In other words, eat as many fun and colorful foods as possible and your health will increase noticeably.