Healthy Recipes (Entry 6)

 When we are talking of health, it is not just about a healthy body but also about sound mental health. Good health can be described as the condition where both our body as well as our mind are functioning properly.

Why is health important to us? There are several benefits of a healthy life. Your body becomes free from various forms of disorders and thus, you get a longer life. You can live a life with our suffering from any aches, pain or discomfort. You will be able to perform to the best of your ability. Doing excellent work helps you to be a valuable member of healthy society. When you are physically fit, it gets reflected on your face. So, you look attractive and start feeling good about yourself. If you have a fit body, then you can lead a physically active life even after growing old.

Now let us study the various conditions, which are essential for maintaining good health.

• .      Maintain healthy eating habits – To get all the nutrition the human body needs, we must eat a balanced diet including dairy, grains, protein, fruits and veggies, as well as fat. By doing so, we will have a healthy heart, healthy brain and a fully functional immune system

•       Drink more water – Water helps flush metabolic wastes to keep your metabolism in top shape. Water can also help you feel fuller, so drink at least 2 liters of water every day or more if you are active or live in a hot climate

•       Sleep well every night – Adults should get 7 to 9 hours daily, whereas school-aged children should get 10 to 11 hours. One of the absolute most important ways of improving the quality of your sleep is to do it in complete darkness, as even small amounts of light interfere with the chemicals that tell your body to rest. Or you can wear an eye mask.

• .      Stick to an exercise regimen – Try strength training at home. The muscle you develop will increase your metabolism

• .      Limit your vices – Quit smoking, beat drug addiction and if necessary stop drinking.

• .      Be hygienic – Wash your hands thoroughly after coming into contact with a sick person, using the bathroom, or anything else that could make you sick.

• .      Make little lifestyle changes – Don’t tire yourself out by making large gestures towards health without addressing the small stuff too. Instead of running yourself ragged at the gym three days a week, walk more often and take stairs instead of the elevator.