1. Eat healthy whole foods
Different foods contain different nutrients that your body needs to carry out its vital process.
For example, eating fruits and vegetables is important but suppose you eat no fruits or vegetables other than carrots and apples.
Your body will still not be getting all of the nutrients that it needs, so be sure to eat different foods within each food group.
2. Stay active
Staying active is extremely important. Yes, It helps to burn fat, but it does so much more. Staying active is also good for your heart and your lungs, and it helps your body to keep using energy the way that it is supposed to.
Staying active also helps you to age gracefully. After a certain age, we start to gradually lose muscle and bone mass. Staying active as you age can help to slow these losses.
3. Stay hydrated
Staying hydrated is important. A good benchmark goal is to drink a glass at each meal and one between each meal.
Water is usually recommended, but keep in mind that other beverages like coconut milk, almond milk, and fresh fruit juices count too.
Be mindful of the amount of caffeine and alcohol you consume. Caffeine and alcohol cause your body to release fluids, so drinking too much of these liquids can actually leave your body more dehydrated.
4. Get plenty of sleep
When you’re asleep is when your body does a number of important functions, like processing memories and repairing wear-and-tear from the day.
Running low on sleep for a night can leave you feeling groggy but running low on sleep for much longer can leave you physically exhausted.
5. Manage your stress
When you feel stressed, your body releases chemical signals that change the way that your body runs. That means that if you’re too stressed too often, it can take a toll on your physical health.
Too much stress changes things like how your body uses energy, how much or how well you sleep at night, and many other factors, so find a healthy way to relax.
6. Practice moderation
A lot of things that we think of as being healthy can be unhealthy if you get too much of them. Some fad diets can help you lose weight in the short term but not provide adequate nutrients in the long term.
Too much exercise can mean that your body doesn’t have the time and resources to build and repair itself, potentially leading to injury. The list goes on and on.
7. Keep in touch with a healthcare provider
Your healthcare provider can help you to keep your health on track by working with you to build healthy eating habits and exercise goals that work for you.
They are also able to spot diseases and other potential issues.
8. Keep in touch with your friends
Having friends provides a number of physical benefits, however. They help to lower stress levels, increase immune strength, can contribute to staying active, and can help you to make good decisions.
9. Keep in touch with yourself
Every now and then, take a quiet moment to ask yourself how you are feeling.
Are you stressed? Are you thirsty, hungry, or tired? Maybe you feel poorly and don’t know why. Whatever your body is telling you, act on it and you are likely to feel and live healthier.
10. Keep reading
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