7 Ways To Stay Young & Healthy
Eat Right", On Time
Include plenty of fruits, vegetables, green leafy vegetables, lentils, nuts, soya and sprouts in diet. Avoid foods with high sugar/salt, meat, junk and fried food, cola and soft drinks, pickles and high-fat dairy products.
Exercise Everyday
Your body needs exercise to stay healthy Regular exercise will keep your heart, muscles, bones and nerves healthy, improve brain function, reduce stress, control high blood pressure, aid digestion, burn excess fat and help you stay young and fit. The easiest form of exercise is brisk-walking for 40 minutes a day.
Sleep Well
Your body repairs itself while sleeping, 7 to 8 hours of sleep every night will not only keep you physically and mentally fit and active, but also prevent premature ageing.
Quit Smoking
Tobacco can lead to a whole lot of health complications including stroke, coronary heart ailments, respiratory problems, cancers, premature ageing and depression. So quit smoking and stay healthy.
Avoid Alcohol
Drinking can cause multiple health issues including kidney problems, liver cirrhosis, cancer and psychological disorders. Avoiding alcohol will help you stay young and healthy.
Keep Stress At Bay
Stress is a slow killer. Chronic stress can make you physically and mentally unhealthy and speed up the body's ageing process. Stress can be managed effectively with relaxation therapies like Yoga and meditation. Exercise is also a great stress-buster as physical activity boosts the production of endorphins or the feel-positive hormones.
Drink Water
Water keeps your body hydrated. When you are thirsty, drink plain, clean (preferably boiled) water and not preserved juices or carbonated drinks.