10 ways to stay healthy Lifestyle and body weight

Ways to Stay Healthy Lifestyle

stay healthy Lifestyle: Whether you’re trying to fight off a cold, you’re surrounded by sick people, or you’re just generally trying to take better care of yourself, my hope is that you can add these 10 easy ways to stay healthy to your routine. I want to make them a habit. These are the things that each of us should do every day to ensure that we stay healthy.

 

1. Wash your hands

• Your mother always told you to wash your hands growing up. And it is extremely important! wash your hands every time you enter. Keep those hands clean, whether using soap and warm water (best) or hand sanitizer. And when you are out and about, avoid touching your face. We touch a million different surfaces a day and those germs and bacteria end up on our hands and eventually in our systems. So try to stop it by cleaning your hands as much as possible

2. Avoid those who are sick

• It’s nothing to worry about, but try to avoid people who are sick. Cover your mouth and nose. If people in your office are sick, try meeting virtually. If something is going on around school, consider keeping your child home as possible. avoid others who are sick.

3. Eat whole foods

• Diet has a huge role for our health, as we all know. Eat whole foods. Fill your diet with organic fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Avoid processed foods. One of the best ways to stay healthy is to make sure you’re flooding your body with nutritious foods. Whole food sources are loaded with immune-supporting, cancer-fighting, stomach loving nutrients and minerals that will do wonders for your health.

4. Cut back on sugar and alcohol

• Number four on our list of ways to stay healthy isn’t something you have to do all the time, but you definitely should when you’re feeling sick/putting something off. Both sugar and alcohol have negative effects on our gut as well as our immune system. They can also affect our sleep which directly affects our health. I would say just try to limit your intake and cut out when you can!

5. Exercise regularly

• Moving your body every day not only helps you sweat out toxins, but it can also help flush bacteria out of your lungs and keep your lungs healthy. Exercise additionally helps your circulatory system and immune system substances to flow properly through your system so they can perform their duties more effectively. The great thing about exercise is that it can really be anything – yoga, pilates, power walking, running, weight lifting, spinning, etc. The possibilities are endless. It is important to pump your blood and circulate your blood every day.

6. Stay hydrated

• Drinking enough water and staying hydrated is one of the best ways to stay healthy again. It is key to flushing out toxins and waste products from the body so that your immune system is able to fight infections more effectively. When your system is clogged with toxins, your immune system can’t do its job. Water carries oxygen to our cells which allows our entire body to function properly. Without adequate hydration, we risk many problems. I recommend that you aim to drink at least half your body weight (in pounds) of water each day. So if you weigh 70 kg, you should drink at least 2.5 litre of water.

7. Take vitamin C

• We haven’t really talked about specific vitamins in this post, but I’d like to bring up at least one: Vitamin C. Vitamin C has been shown many times to help your immune system and overall health. I would recommend taking a vitamin C supplement when you’re feeling compromised, but if you’re just going about your daily life, I think getting vitamin C from whole foods is perfect. Things like oranges, grapefruit, lemons, and even pineapples are rich in vitamin C!

8. Take care of your gut

• Our gut contains about 70% of our immune system. So when our stomach is unsettled, our immune system is compromised. It is important that we support our gut by eating foods that nourish it. Add probiotic-rich foods to your diet, such as kimchi, sauerkraut, and yogurt. You may also consider taking a probiotic. Cutting back on sugar and alcohol is another way we can support our gut health. Both of these feed bacteria and can potentially cause a lot of bad bacteria to grow.

9. Get enough sleep

• Sleep helps with stress management, but it also helps us stay motivated to move, gives us more energy, helps keep our metabolism regulated, and can ultimately help us lose weight. In terms of the immune system, studies have shown that people who don’t get enough sleep are more likely to get sick after being sick. Because when we sleep, our immune system releases proteins that help fight infection and inflammation. Also, when you are sleep deprived, your body’s cells and antibodies that fight infection are reduced. On average you should aim for 7 – 8 hours of sleep per night as an adult, more for teenagers and children.

10. Manage your stress

• You may have heard before that stress is the silent killer. And what people mean by this is that stress has a profound negative effect on our health and well-being. In fact, I actually shared a post that talks about 5 ways that stress affects your body. Give that a read for more details. But at a higher level, to stay healthy, we need to manage stress. We need to use stress relieving techniques like meditation, reading, cooking, dancing, laughing, playing, exercising. We need to do our best to manage stress so that it does not take over our lives and have a huge impact on our health.

11. Diet on foods rich in carbohydrates

• Most of our calories should come from foods rich in carbohydrates, such as rice, pasta, potatoes and bread. It’s a good idea to include at least one of these in every meal. Whole grain foods, such as wholegrain breads, pastas and cereals will increase our fiber intake.

12. Lots of fruits and vegetables

• Fruits and vegetables are the main food source to give us enough nutrients, minerals and fiber. We should try to eat less than 5 servings per day. For example, a glass of fresh fruit juice for breakfast, perhaps an apple and a slice of watermelon for snacks, and a good portion of a variety of vegetables at each meal.