Wazzup Pilipinas!
Taking measures to ensure a healthy body and soul is imperative especially with the various health conditions affecting many people today. Taking proper care of your health and body starts with being mindful of what you eat, managing stress, and exercising among other measures. Today, almost everyone knows what is good, and what is bad for their health. Outlined below are a few tips for a healthy you.
1. Eat a well-balanced diet
A balanced diet should contain all the vital nutritional constituents - proteins, vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, and fats. You however don’t need/have to stick to a boring diet plan to eat healthily. All you need is know how to play about with these foods to produce something delicious and sumptuous. Learn to chew your food slowly and properly to aid in digestion as well. Avoid sugary foods for they are taxing on your body.
2. Drink lots of water
Water is a vital basic requirement for good health. Health practitioners and doctors recommend at least eight glasses of water every day. Drinking enough water helps keep body cells turgid and healthy, and also facilitates the removal of toxins from the body. Instead of taking diet cola or fizzy drinks, go for the much healthier pure water. Dark urine color is one of the signs that your body needs more water.
3. Relax
Giving your body and mind time to relax is essential in that, it helps body cells rejuvenate. Taking on simple relaxation measures such as getting enough sleep, deep breathing, fishing, yoga, and reading a book should help your brain relax. Mental exhaustion is one of the leading causes of various health conditions such as stress, depression, and even Alzheimer's. Do not let the hectic modern lifestyle take a toll on your health, find time to spend with your kids, family, and friends, or even take a nap when you need one.
4. Get moving
Regular body exercise is vital for your health. Taking on strenuous body exercise such as walking, swimming, jogging, or even taking the stairs helps keep your cardiovascular health in check. It also plays a crucial role in promoting blood flow and removal of cholesterol from the system. Signing up for the gym also helps your body burn excess body fats, tone down, and even maintain a beach body for longer.
Exercising is known to improve the release of endorphins in the system, thus a happier you.
5. Quit smoking and drinking
Although many people get into smoking willingly or due to peer pressure, very few quit the habit voluntarily. Smoking not only puts your respiratory health in danger but also affects those close to you. And you can get more satisfaction vaping as this Peach Lemonade ejuice suggests. Drinking is another habit that if not controlled can take one's life down the drain. Drinking in moderation or special events, and quitting smoking altogether is good for your health. A glass of wine is good for your health, too much of it and the tables turn.
Ross is known as the Pambansang Blogger ng Pilipinas - An Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Professional by profession and a Social Media Evangelist by heart.
