We hear a lot about living a healthy lifestyle, but what does that mean? In general, a healthy person doesn't smoke, is at a healthy weight, eats healthy and exercises. Sounds simple, doesn't it?
The trick to healthy living is making small changes...taking more steps, adding fruit to your cereal, having an extra glass of water...these are just a few ways you can start living healthy without drastic changes.
Food and Nutrition
- Make sure you get a balanced diet, as often as possible. Along with fresh veggies and fruits, eat slim meats (if you’re not vegetarian), nuts, seeds (sprouts) and salads.
- Drink water – you need to stay hydrated. Not only is it good for your internal organs, it also keeps your skin healthy and lessens acne.
- Cut down on caffeine and caffeinated and aerated beverages.
Exercise
One of the biggest problems today is lack of activity. Even moderate activities like chores, gardening and walking can make a difference.
One of the biggest problems today is lack of activity. Even moderate activities like chores, gardening and walking can make a difference.
- Exercise at least four days a week for 20 to 30 minutes each day. If it’s all not possible at a go, break your workouts into smaller sessions.
- Try to get as much physical activity as you can. Skip the elevator and take the stairs, walk to the supermarket instead of hunting for parking space etc.
- Wake up early to practice simple meditation. It harmonizes body, mind and soul.
- Doing household chores also counts as activity.
- Pets can be a great source for your exercise. Especially a dog. Walking dogs, caring for them involves good amounts of physical activity.
- If exercising alone bores you out, hook up with a partner or friend who is committed to exercise. The fun factor will also let you stay committed.
- Exercise also works as an outlet for pent up stress. So keep exercising, especially when you’ve got work bearing down on you.
General Health
- Get adequate rest daily. Don’t deprive yourself of sleep for extended periods of time. When it comes to healthy living, even little things count. Like eye health. Make sure you rest them well. They’ll serve you a long time.
- Take care of your teeth. Dental health has been linked, among other things, to premature heart disease.
Health and Happiness
- Slow and deep breathing is a good counter to stressful situations. Practice it.
- Surround yourself with positive energy and a strong social circle. Good vibes translates into good moods.
- Engage in social work. Do things for the less-privileged.
- Believe in your abilities. Work on your shortcomings. Life is a continuous self-help program.
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