Living a healthy life takes more than a regular medical checkup, which is different from what many people think. It has been found through studies that some of the main causes of mortality in the United States (heart disease, cancer, stroke, bronchitis) can be avoided if a healthy lifestyle is followed.
You can stay healthy by taking some steps like eating a healthy diet, exercising, and stopping some bad habits like excessive drinking and smoking.
It’s like the old saying that says “prevention is always better than cure”. Keep in mind that not smoking is cheaper than smoking. Drinking is cheaper than drinking, yet people make the tough choice that is linked to a myriad of health problems.
living a healthy life by exercising
No one can claim that they live a healthy lifestyle if exercise is not a part of their regular routine. Exercise helps you in many physical and social ways, as it strengthens your muscles and bones, gives you flexibility and improves the absorption of nutrients from the blood into the cells to keep them healthy.
It helps you socially because usually when you’re engaged in a workout, you interact with new friends at the gym and enjoy that kind of conversation. Regular exercise helps with your self-esteem. Exercise can also help you mentally by increasing your mental alertness. Exercise helps you live a fulfilling life and protects you from depression.
Healthy Diet
The food you consume is of great importance and is a major factor in judging the future of your health status. Fats should be avoided by everyone, even those who do not want to lose weight due to the risk of high blood pressure, cancer and diabetes.
You need to consume more and more fruits and vegetables, which occupy a major portion of space in your refrigerator. By consuming adequate food in the right amounts with low calorie levels, you can achieve longevity and a healthy life. Getting the essential nutrients you need, such as calcium and iron, and keeping your weight under control can help.
You need to make sure that your food contains all the important nutrients your body needs and when it is hard to obtain, supplements should be used. The calories you get from food must be balanced with the calories you use through physical activity.
A variety of foods should be consumed, especially dark green leafy vegetables, dark yellow vegetables, citrus fruits or juices, melons, berries, dry beans, lentils, chickpeas, peanuts, whole grains, such as wheat, Rice, oats, maize, and barley.
Above all you must practice safe sex and drink water from a trusted source only. If you catch a disease from sex or water, your everything will be in vain. Keep the environment clean and practice good personal hygiene.
Source by Jason Kent
