10 things to do in Nov 2/2

前回の続きです。　残りの5項目。

6. Drink green tea　(緑茶を飲もう)

Green tea has a lot going for it. It's a calorie-free, antioxidant-rich thirst quencher that's said to increase your metabolism and help your body burn fat -- and it offers enough caffeine to boost your energy without　the extreme highs and lows you get from coffee.

7. Start your Christmas shopping (クリスマスショッピングを始めよう)

There's nothing like the stress of an incomplete shopping list to dampen your holiday spirit.

8. Go for whole grains　(穀物をたくさん摂ろう)

Pay attention to your grain intake, and try upping the level of whole grains in your diet　by using whole wheat pasta, brown rice and bread made from whole wheat flour.

If you (or your family) really　prefer the taste of white, then use a blend -- mix white and brown rice or pasta, for instance, or make　sandwiches with one slice of white and one slice of whole wheat bread.

9. Get outside　(外に出よう)

Sure, it's getting chilly out, but that's no reason to start hibernating just yet.
Take advantage of any good weather by spending time outdoors.

10. Downsize your dishes　(お皿のサイズを小さくしよう)

Take advantage of this trick of psychology by using smaller plates and bowls for your food.You don't have to worry about going hungry -- if you clear your plate and still want more, you can always go back for seconds. But you may be surprised by how much your portion sizes decrease.

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