10 Easy Tips for a Healthier Life
Everyone of us wants to be fit, healthy,
and live a long active life. Right? But what do you do for it?
Well, we all know, that a healthy person
doesn’t smoke, is at a healthy weight, exercises and eats healthy. Sounds
simple, but those who have tried changing their habits know how difficult it
could be. Some people decide to make drastic changes, but when they face the
difficulties, they just lack motivation and give up.
The secret to healthy living is making small changes: glass of water
in the morning, more physical activity, optimistic point of view – these are
just a few simple ways to improve your lifestyle. Small changes lead to big
results!
1. Drink a Glass of Water in the Morning
Wake up in the morning and drink one glass of room
temperature water first off. You can put a slice of lemon or lime in the water,
if you don’t like it’s natural taste. Water helps to clear our system, bring on
metabolism rate and flush out the toxins. Some people even say, that it helps
to reduce weight!
Lack of sleep makes you feel tired and angry, you
can’t concentrate your attention. Lack of sleep can damage your physical health
(especially heart) as well.
Some studies have shown that 8 hours of sleep per 24-hour period is the average
requirement for adults. But all people are different and need for sleep can
range from 6 to 10 hours. If you feel sleepy during 4pm and 6pm, you probably
do not get enough rest.
Potato chips, salted nuts, candies, cookies and other tasty stuff are definitely unhealthy for your body. They contain lots of fat, salt, sugar. Choose raw nuts, fresh fruits or berries instead, they are rich in vitamins and minerals.
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day,
especially for you weight loss seekers. If you skip it, you’ll get hungry long
before lunch and will start snacking on foods that are high in fat and sugar,
but low in vitamins. Researchers at the 2003 American Heart Association
conference reported that breakfast eaters are significantly less likely to be
obese and get diabetes compared with nonbreakfast eaters.
It’s enough to get up only 15minutes earlier to fix
a healthy
dish, like omelette with vegetables or fruit salad with yogurt.
We
all know about the advantages of physical activity, but most of us have neither
time, nor desire to exercise. Use the stairs as often as possible instead of
the elevator, take a walk with your friends, walk your dog a bit longer, than
usually – use any possibility to be more physically active. Researchers say,
that people only need to walk up to 12 miles per week or for about 125 to 200
minutes per week to improve their heart health.
It is said that lonely people are more likely to
become ill and die younger. People who have no friends are more stressed, depressed
and often less physically active. Moreover, experts say that how socially
connected a person tends to be is one of the most important ways of predicting
his health
and independence in later years.
Product’s ingredient list is very important as it
shows you whether the food you’re about to buy contains unnatural and unhealthy
ingredients. There are hundreds, maybe even thousands of unhealthy ingredients
on the market and it is almost impossible to remember all of them. Luckily, you
can find a lot of information on the Internet about them, so study all of your
favorite and most common foods, cosmetics and other products you buy. Harmful
ingredients may cause various diseases, allergic reactions and even cancer.
Pick up a new activity involving the whole family and
friends such as hiking, group sports, skiing or riding a bicycle. Finding a
hobby can give you the enjoyment and reduce stress. You’ll also start meeting
people who have the same interests as you and may make some new friends
(remember the #7 advise). Enjoy your new hobby and remember – happy people live
longer!
Relax! Don’t get nervous and angry because of the trivial
things. Don’t be too serious. Smile, love others, and always look on the bright
side of life!
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