Hey You: Listen to this advice

It seems the very things that keep us healthy and prevent illness and disease also elevate our moods, minimize stress, and energize us. That's why we see so many of the same action items appearing on so many checklists -- because they are comprehensive and all-sweeping remedies for all of our maladies. It's no coincidence the same tasks keep presenting themselves before us. It's a sign, a sign that we need to heed such repetitive advice.

In the spirit of redundancy, here's another basic to-do list for you health-seekers out there.

• Eat a healthy breakfast full of fiber-rich complex carbohydrates, like whole grains, vegetables, and fruit. Add some protein with eggs, meat, low-fat dairy, and a tad bit of healthy fat too. Olive oil or nut oil satisfy this category.

• Eat more often, and make your meals smaller. Try snacking every four hours on 200 calories worth of healthy foods.
  

• Drink water. There's no doubt you've heard this before. Drink for digestion. Drink for metabolism. Drink for hydration. And don't forget fruits and veggies contain water -- watermelon, cucumber, and apples, contain more than 90 percent -- so it's not necessary to consume only plain water.
  

• Lighten the load and allow for a little R & R. It will refresh and replenish you.
  

• Soak up some sun, especially during the morning hours. It will provide you with that precious dose of vitamin D, keep you alert and productive throughout the day, minimize fatigue, and jump-start your mood.
  
• Exercise. Do I even need to explain?

Have you happened upon these tips before? Regardless of your answer, this may be a good time to put them into practice.