HEALTHY LIVING

Most people feel that the path to stay healthy is in a drug, but contrary to that there are no short-cuts to a healthy life. It’s   all about living a balanced life, and taking good care of yourself and following these very handy tips.
HEALTHY EATING

     Eat three balanced, regular meals per day (or multiple smaller ones) rich in fruits, vegetables, beans and whole grains. Make sure there is   protein source in every meal, and foods high in calcium. Eat healthy snacks when needed to satisfy hunger.

     Do some cooking. This helps control ingredients and portion sizes. Keep it simple, like throwing some chicken in the oven, baking a potato and microwaving some frozen vegetables. Cook ahead and freeze on the weekends if that’s better for your schedule.

     Be wise about eating out. Make up your mind to only eat half of your meal or share it with someone else. Leftovers can be part of a great lunch the next day. When bringing home take-out food, serve it with a bag of salad, some fruit and a healthier beverage from home.

EXERCISE

Find an activity that you can truly enjoy, and make it a part of your lifestyle. Set realistic goals so that you won’t get discouraged. If you can work it in, resistance or strength training exercises help boost metabolism by increasing lean muscle tissue in the body.

If you’re sleep-deprived, your body is probably saying “rest”–not “eat.” In addition, there is mounting evidence that sleep deprivation–which impacts countless hormonal changes in the body that increase appetite and cravings, especially for high carbohydrate foods. It may even lead to a slower metabolism, furthering the likelihood of unhealthy weight gain. If you aren’t getting a good 8 hours of shut-eye a night, evaluate your busy schedule and look for ways to slow down.

DRINK ENOUGH WATER


Plain water is one of the best ways to quench thirst between meals. Don’t confuse the sluggishness of dehydration with hunger. When we get busy, it’s easy to ignore thirst and forget to drink enough fluids. Basic water requirements vary, however, depending on body size. In addition, the amount of fluids we need changes on a daily basis depending on the weather, our activity level and even the types of foods we eat (which contain differing amounts of water). So, stay tuned to your body’s fluid needs each day.

Keep in mind, however, that calories from beverages don’t seem to register as filling to our bodies. If you are drinking lots of sweetened beverages or even fruit juices, you can unintentionally consume more calories than needed. 
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