35 Tips for Great and Healthy Living

By Baqar Hussain Naqvi 

Tips for Great Healthy Living

The best way to attain better health is to change your lifestyle. It's about making a transformation from the foods you eat to the activities you do in your everyday life. You can start by avoiding junk foods, oily, and processed foods, since they will add more pounds into your body as well as start taking time to exercise. This will enable you to have a higher metabolism, which will help burn more fats as well as get your body in shape. This is just one of the things you can do in staying healthy. To get more guidance, just read on as in this short report, we share with you tips on how you can start your way towards a healthier life and you! Enjoy!

1. Sleep for at least 8 hours each night.

Getting enough rest is one of the most important things to do in order to improve and maintain your health. It can make you more energetic the next day, aside from the fact that it can also prevent binge eating. More importantly, it is also one of the best ways to prevent ailments, since it toughens your immune system.

2. Wash your hands as frequently as you can.

Washing your hands for as many times as you can for the whole day is one of the best ways to prevent infections. It should be done with running water and a good antibacterial soap. On top of that, washing should be done for at least 20 seconds, to ensure that it is free from any disease infection germs.
 
3. Never skip breakfast.

If your goals is to become healthier and to avoid gaining too much weight, then skipping breakfast should be the last thing on your mind. Breakfast is actually the most important meal of the day. It is the meal that can keep you going all throughout your day. If you skip it, chances are, you would gain weight due to binge eating and low metabolism.

4. Drink at least 8 glasses of water each day.

Water can help your body in flushing out toxins. Aside from that, it can also ensure that you are properly hydrated. Moreover, drinking water can also help in suppressing your appetite, which results to a fitter you. Thus, see to it that you drink at least 8 glasses of water every day, in order to maintain your health.

5. Minimize coffee intake.

Coffee can sometimes affect the quality of your digestion, which is why it should not be practiced on a regular basis. Most people drink a number of cups of coffee each day. To become healthier, it is best if you cut it down to just one cup per day, or to simply make drinking coffee an occasional thing.

6. Buy a smaller plate to either cut down your weight or to maintain it.

Reducing the amount of foods that you eat in each meal can have a dramatic effect, when it comes to maintaining or losing weight. One of the things you can do for it is to purchase a smaller plate, which is for your use only. With a smaller plate, you can trick yourself into eating smaller portions, which would give you lots of health benefits in the long run.

7. Don't eat anything that is not on your plate.

To gain more control on the amount of foods that you eat per day, it is best to avoid eating food that is not on your plate. There are lots of instances when you may want to grab a handful of peanuts out of the container, or take a taste of a soup out of the bowl with a spoon. If you continue to do this, then you are adding more calories into your body without even knowing it.

8. Eat in a slower manner.

Eating fast is one of the best ways, if you want to gain more weight. Therefore, doing the opposite of that can result to losing excess pounds of weight. Therefore, it is time to enjoy your meals more by eating slower. When you eat slower, you can suppress your appetite, and it can also make you feel full, even if you have not consumed a lot of foods yet after a certain period of time.

9. Be healthy emotionally.

Contrary to what some people may believe, your emotions also play a great role when it comes to your health. Thus, it is best if you can gain more control over it. In other words, try to prevent getting angry, and always try to have a positive outlook of life. When you do this, you can become calmer in most challenging situations.

10. Think positive.

Some people may not believe it, but your mind can actually affect your health in certain ways. For example, if you always think that you are getting sick, then it would actually increase your chances of getting affected by a disease. On the other hand, if you think that you are healthy, then you become more active, and it would also boost your immune system.

11. Avoid fad diets.

Most fad diets are diet programs, which are designed to make people lose weight in a rapid manner. In most cases, these programs can involve making the person go through starvation, which can result to a faster rate in losing weight. However, due to the manner that it has been achieved, you can gain back the weight in just a matter of weeks, and you may even become heavier than when you first started with it.

12. Brisk walk for 3 to 4 times each week.

Brisk walking is an activity that you can enjoy with your friends and family. It can help in boosting your metabolism, which can result to weight loss. Aside from that, it can also shape up your hips, buttocks, as well as your legs. Aim to brisk walk for at least 20 minutes in 3 to 4 times a week, in order to gain the benefits from it.

13. Take advantage of exercise videos.

If you are the kind of person who does not want to spend time in commuting, in order to get to the fitness gym, then remind yourself that there are exercise videos that you can take advantage of. These videos can be played at the comforts of your home anytime you want. All you have to do is to follow the routines shown in it, and enjoy them.

14. Play with your kids more often

Kids are so energetic, and we often wonder why. However, if you play with them you can actually boost your energy level as well. This can result to a higher metabolic rate. Thus, it can help you burn more fats and calories, aside from the fact that doing it more often can also give you a way to bond with them more.

15. Drink a glass of water when you wake up. 

Drinking a glass of water upon waking up offers a lot of health benefits. For one, it gets your system working, which can boost up your energy level. On top of that, it can also help in cleansing your body of toxins that have been accumulated for quite some time.

16. Sharing is something that you should not do in protecting your health.

When it comes to your health, sharing should not be done. This pertains to the sharing of your personal items to other persons, such as hankies, toothbrushes, nail cutters, and such. It is true that sharing is good, but this should not be observed, when it comes to your personal items.

17. Mind your pets.

Some people are not aware that there are certain diseases, which can be transmitted from animals to humans. Therefore, if you have pets, then make sure that they are given their recommended vaccinations. On top of that, you should also see to it that they are properly groomed, so that they are free from ticks and fleas that may also carry germs.

18. Don't confuse thirst to hunger.

There are times when we open up our refrigerators to grab a snack, even when our body is actually longing for water. This is because, we have a tendency to interpret thirst as hunger. Therefore, if you feel like eating even when you have just had your meal, then try to drink a glass of water. In most cases, you will feel satisfied because of it, especially since you were thirsty in the first place.

19. Avoid processed foods as much as you can.

Processed foods like hotdogs, burgers, French fries and such do not contain enough nutrients to provide your body with what it needs. Aside from that, they are also filled up with a lot of artificial flavorings, which can cause your body to accumulate lots of toxins. Because of that, it is best to avoid them for as much as you can. Avoiding them can help prevent diseases, aside from the fact that it would also help in making you healthier.

20. Eat foods that are high in fiber content.

If one of your health goals is to lose a few pounds, then load up on fiber. Fiber prolongs the digestion process, which means that it can make you feel full longer. When that happens, you are naturally suppressing your appetite. Aside from that, fiber can also help in ridding your body of waste.

21. Bring down your consumption of carbonated soft drinks.

Carbonated soft drinks are loaded with a lot of sugar, which can make you gain weight, and it can even increase your chances of becoming diabetic. Some people who are fond of drinking such beverages prefer diet ones, since they claim to contain lesser amounts of sugar. However, such drinks are actually loaded with aspartame, which can cause lots of health issues in the long run.

22. Use the stairs instead of the elevator.

Whenever you report to your office, make it a habit to use the stairs, instead of the elevator. This can offer a natural way for you to burn more fats and calories. It is a form of exercise, which can strengthen your leg muscles, and it is a good alternative to jogging or brisk walking.

23. Eat more fruits.

Fruits are loaded with natural vitamins and moisture to keep you feeling good. It is one of the best ways to prevent diseases and constipation. Most fruits also contain enzymes that help your body in absorbing the nutrients offered by the foods that you eat.

24. Drink green tea regularly.

Lots of people have already attested for the health benefits offered by green tea. It helps your digestive system in processing the foods that you eat. More importantly, it is also found to have beneficial effects in preventing cancer, due to its toxin fighting components.

25. Bring down your alcohol consumption.

Beer is very fattening, which is why most alcoholics have bulging tummies right in front of them. Thus, it is best if you can bring down your consumption of it, and if possible to put it to a permanent stop. Aside from containing lots of fats, when you drink beer, it can also encourage you to eat salty foods with it, which is another way to gain weight.

26. Eat in between meals.

Many people think that eating between meals can get anyone fat in just a matter of days. This is actually untrue, especially if you watch your portion and if you are conscious about what you eat. Eating between meals can actually boost your metabolism, and it helps in regulating your food consumption. Therefore, when done properly, it can help you in reducing weight, instead of gaining more.

27. Use fresh fruits for juices instead of using the powdered ones.

Powdered juice products contain a lot of sugars and preservatives, which are not beneficial to your health. Therefore, it is best if you can avoid them. Instead of using fruit juices in powdered form, it is better to use the fresh ones. All you have to do is to dilute it with water, so that you can achieve your desired flavor.

28. Choose wheat bread over the white one.

Wheat bread are usually filled up with dietary fiber, which can aid in cleansing your system, as well as in suppressing your appetite. Therefore, it is best if you choose them over the white breads, since wheat bread won't make you gain weight. Choose ones that are made from real wheat, so that you can really benefit from it.

29. Park your car a block away from your destination.

Whether you are going out to report to work or to buy groceries, try to park your car a block away from your destination. This can make you exert some effort in getting to your destination by walking. This simple activity can help in boosting your metabolism, which would result to more fats and calories burned.

30. Stop cigarette smoking.

Cigarette smoking is one of the worst things that you can do when it comes to your health. It can put you at risk to different types of diseases, including cancer. Aside from that, it can also make your breath smell bad, which is something that can get your embarrassed in front of your friends.

31. Minimize your visit to popular restaurants.

There are restaurants today that are not concerned about the health of their customers. As long as they make money, they continue to serve foods that are delicious but unhealthy. Thus, if you are visiting restaurants at least 3 times a week, then it is time to put a stop to it, or at least cut it down.

32. Keep a food journal.

Keeping a food journal ensures that you are able to track your food consumption. All you have to do is to write down all the foods that you have eaten each day on it. When you do that, it ensures that you are following your diet to the letter, which can help you attain better physical health.

33. Eat healthy snacks.

It is a fact that eating snacks in between meals can help you curb your appetite as well as boost your metabolism. However, you have to ensure that the snacks you eat are healthy. Some of the best choices that you have are nuts and fruits, which are loaded with lots of energy giving components.

34. Avoid fried foods.

Fried foods are very fattening due to their oil content. However, if you really need to fry your foods, then see to it that you use olive oil. Fried foods are fattening, since there is a certain amount of oil that is absorbed by them. If you can, instead of frying your foods, try switching to baking them.

35. Never skip meals.

Skipping meals is a practice that can lead to weight gain as well as hyperacidity. It can put your body in survival mode, in which it lowers down your metabolism and save its fat reserves. When this happens, it can make you gain weight and lower down your energy levels.

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