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Experiencing a healthy and long life requires several
things, including a diet rich in fruits and vegetables,
adequate sleep each night, exercise, plenty of water, and
eliminating any bad habits that can cause disease, such as
smoking and overeating.
Foods
The truth is that many foods that are very rich in vitamins
that your body needs everyday are available for your
consumption on the go. And with some minor changes, even
your fast foods can be healthy choices when you're
considering vitamins. With all that is available today,
there is no excuse not to eat healthy.
Make or keep a wide variety of healthy foods ready at home
to be eaten as snacks. Try to eat as many whole foods as
you can as opposed to processed foods.
The reason processed foods are enriched in the first place
is because their process has stripped them of virtually all
their vital nutrients. By eating natural foods instead of
processed you allow your body to have the nutrients it
needs to fight disease and allow you to live a longer,
healthier life.
If you are the parent of a baby, keep in mind that the
first year of solid foods is a very important time for
establishing your child's eating habits. Your child is
constantly enticed towards foods that are appealing and not
necessarily nutritious. By forming good eating habits from
the beginning, they are more likely to accept a healthier
diet throughout their growing years and beyond.
Exercise
Starting a family fitness routine is a great way to set up
your kids with a lifetime love of fitness and exercise, not
to mention that it's good for your health and waistline as
well.
Although most of us know the importance of exercise and
physical fitness, life often gets in the way and exercise
is often the last thing on your mind. How many times have
you tried to adopt an exercise program, tried to quit
smoking or lose weight, or give up junk food.
You don't have to be a professional athlete - just make
time for 15-20 minutes of exercise daily. That's the key.
Sleep
Besides exercise you need to have good sleep and rest in
order to be healthy. The trick is to receive 7-9 hours of
sleep each night as opposed to a few nights out of the
week. Getting at least 8 hours of sleep every night can
extend your life.
Water
Drinking enough water every day is extremely important.
Drink at least 8 glasses of water a day.
Research has shown you can speed up your metabolism by 1/3
by drinking several glasses of ice water each day. There
are at least a dozen ways water aids different parts of
your body, including your heart, skin and digestive system.
Get Rid of Bad Habits
Do you have any bad habits that keep you from achieving
better health? Overeating, smoking, or watching TV for
hours each day can lead to many health disorders such as
high blood pressure, obesity, and cancer.
Ask your doctor, healthcare provider, friends and family
members how you can overcome your existing bad habits and
replace them with new ones.
Conclusion
These are basic areas that need to be followed to achieve
good health. Exercise, diet, adequate water, enough sleep,
and ridding yourself of bad habits such as smoking and
overeating will greatly increase your chances of fighting
off disease and living a long and full life.
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Carol Stack has written numerous articles. She lives in the
United States with her husband, three children, and various
dogs and cats. Carol and her sister Barbara (who has won
contests for her recipes) have combined forces to produce a
website that focuses on healthy and nutritious foods and
recipes. You can visit it at:
http://www.healthyrecipesandmore.com
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