How To Keep Healthy?

• Eat a balanced diet:
It gives you all the nutrients in adequate amounts. Consume cereals, pulses/legumes, fruits, vegetables, milk and milk products, fats and sugars, throughout the day, but in amounts recommended at your age.

• Follow low fat, high fibre diet:
Say no to gee, oil, sugars. But gorge on fibrous foods like oats, bran, vegetables, salads, fruits with peel, sprouts, all these help in reducing cholesterol, toxins and even kilos.

• Consume lots of water:
Water aids normal functioning of most systems in our body. Drink at least two to three liters all through the day.

• Pep up the supply of antioxidantsdefine:
These help keep atherosclerosis, cancerdefine and effects of pollution at bay. Vitamins A, C and E and carotenoids are good antioxidant sources.

• Avoid munching:
Eating in-between meals should be avoided as it adds unnecessary calories to daily intake.

• Exercise:
It could be simply walking or jogging, cycling, climbing stairs, aerobic exercises, skipping, swimming, or any such sport. Physical activity not only helps weight loss, but also relieves stress, increases muscle power, lung and heart efficiency and curb mood swings.

• Avoid bad habits:
Give up smoking, and limit alcohol intake, as both cause immense harm to body.

• Relax and be stress free:
It keeps mind and body healthy. Try yoga, treat yourself with massages or aromatherapy, or chill out with friends or people you love. Importantly, organize days and weeks in advance, feeling clutter free makes one happy. Also avoid negative feelings.

• Go for regular check-ups:
Seek a doctor when ill, but do it otherwise too. Doctors are able to read early signs of illness and thus help prevention. Get full advice on vaccinations, it helps avoid many diseases.

• Be aware of your surroundings:
Believe in community living. Say no to plastic, use as many environmentally friendly things, and aid local authorities keep area clean.