The progress of medical knowledge over the last century has been
astonishing. The most important realization undeniably has been the need
for healthy living. This involves having a nourishing diet and a
regular exercise routine all through your life that will help you
prevent many diseases and problems. Although the discipline is best when
started at an early age, it is never too late to change your lifestyle
for the better.
Healthy diet for happy living: A nutritious diet
is the first step to healthy living. The diet you consume today will
show its effects in many of the later years to come. Excessive
consumption of a diet rich in fat, carbohydrates, alcohol, etc. does
irreparable damage to your body and many cause problems like obesity as
well as serious ailments such as cancer, diabetes, heart disease, high
blood pressure, high cholesterol going forward. A healthy diet
consisting of all essential nutrients namely complex carbohydrates,
essential fatty acids, fiber, protein and mineral goes a long way to
keep you healthy. This of course does not mean that you cannot cheat or
indulge once in a while. You can consult your physician or dietitian to
draw a diet chart for you that meets all the nutritional requirements of
your body.
Exercise for healthy living: A regular exercise
routine goes hand in hand with a balanced diet to help you have a fit
body and enjoy a healthy living. Physical exercise helps you control
weight, maintain muscle strength, bone density and strengthen your
immune system. Your exercise routine should ideally consist of
cardiovascular exercises and weight training. There are many alternate
forms of exercise like Yoga, Tai Chi and martial arts that have become
very popular with people living across the world. You can also consider
many sport hobbies like swimming and cycling instead of the regular
forms of workouts. It is recommended that you consult a certified
personal trainer to design your workout routine after due consideration
to your lifestyle and any physical problems that you may have.
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