It is necessary that people exercise a certain amount per week in order to maintain health and prevent diseases. Certain habits have to be integrated to our day-to-day lives. Moderate daily physical activity can reduce substantially the risk of developing or dying from chronic disease. Daily physical activity helps lower blood pressure and cholesterol, and helps reduce obesity, symptoms of anxiety and depression.
Consider the following to get on track:
Consider the following to get on track:
- Reflect on your lifestyle- take into consideration the types of food and the amount you consume. Focus on the basics like how much fruits you eat, your intake of water per day and the amount of time you a lot for physical exercise per week, if any.
- Eat a Healthy Breakfast- this is the most important meal of the day. Try dishes such as low fat butter spread on whole/ multigrain bread, a bowl of cereal with a fruit and always include water.
- Choose the right snacks- instead of eating sweets such as cookies and chocolates, choose a fruit or a wholegrain nutrition bar.
- Eat a balance meal- be sure to include vegetables such as carrots, broccoli and cabbage in yours meals along with your protein such as chicken or soya and try brown rice instead of white.
- Get at least 20-30 minutes of exercise per day- walking, jogging, dancing or a sport such as football can be done. You can also plan your own routine and stick to them. You should practice them ideally, for at least half an hour per day.
GET ON TRACK TODAY!!
this is ideal but do we really have the time? with work and school just eating is time consuming much more for excercise. but neglecting your halth is not an option as the effects can be serious and pricey in the long run
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