Healthy lifestyle tips for adults
Alot of adults eat practically everything without thinking of the side effects or benefits of such foods or drinks on their health and life. Calories and other toxic fluids in our system need to be burnt and flushed out of our system. Start taking these steps and be sure to achieve a very healthy body system.
Healthy weight: Excess weight may lead to heart disease and diabetes. Creating and following plans for healthy eating and physical activity may help you improve your health. BMI, which is body mass index, is another way to know if you are of healthy weight, overweight or obese. It measures your weight in relation with your height.
Another way to find out if you are at risk for health problems caused by overweight and obesity is to measure your waist. If you are a woman and your waist is more than 35 inches, or if you are a man and your waist is more than 40 inches, your risk of disease may be higher.
Healthy Eating: Paying attention to what, when, how often, and how much you eat can be the first step to helping you eat better. Eat more of these nutrient-rich foods, nutrients like vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber our bodies what they need to be healthy - fruits and vegetables, whole grains, like oatmeal, whole-wheat bread, and brown rice, seafood, lean meats, poultry, and eggs, fat-free or low-fat milk and cheese, or substitutes that are high in vitamin D and calcium, beans, nuts, and seeds then try and eat less of these. Some foods have many calories but few of the vitamins, minerals, or fiber your body needs.
Physical Activity: Exercise is another good way of burning the calories.Join aerobic activities because it has lots of benefits. It controls weight, prevents heart disease and stroke and maintains strong bones.Aerobic activity uses your large muscle groups like chest, legs, and back to increase your heart beat rate. It always causes you to breathe harder. You should be able to speak several words in a row while doing aerobic exercises, but you should not be able to have a long chat. Aim for at least 150 minutes (2-1/2 hours) each week. Choose aerobic activities that are fun. People are more likely to be active if they like what they are doing. Getting support from a friend or a family member may also help. Activities like brisk walking or jogging, bicycling, swimming, playing basketball or soccer.
• A lot people feel stress in their daily lives, due to work especially. Stress can cause you to overeat, feel tired, and not want to do anything. Healthy eating and regular physical activity may help offset the effects of stress. Try some of these and you would feel relieved and stay on track: • Get plenty of sleep • Practice deep breathing while relaxing your muscles one at a time. • Take a break and go for a walk. • Add short stretch breaks to your day • Try a new hobby or any activity that sparks your interest
• Surround yourself with people whose company you enjoy.
And lastly, a balanced eating plan, regular physical activity, and stress relief would help you stay healthy for life.