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As a pediatrician, I frequently counsel patients of all ages about nutrition and exercise. While I am passionate about the topic of healthy living, I realize the need to be simple and concise in my initial advice. Over the years I have come up with my 5 easy rules for eating healthy. These guidelines are appropriate for all people starting with school-aged children to adults. Most importantly, I stress these are healthy eating guidelines for people of all shapes and sizes. Overweight people tend to lose weight following the rules while underweight, 'dieting' teens and young adults tend to be less restrictive and learn how to eat more intuitively. In other words, the combination of eating healthy and exercising inevitably leads over time to a weight that is healthy for that individual person.
Water. Be sure to have water available at all times. Water will hydrate your body, eliminate headaches, and help you feel full. Carry a bottle with you throughout the day.
Get out and get some sunshine. Getting some sun can make you feel better, so go outside and sit in the sunshine for at least 30 minuets a day. However, you don't want to get too much sun, because, being out in the sun too much can cause skin cancer. Sunshine also gives you vitamin D. Vitamin D helps maintain normal blood levels of minerals that help Healthy living advice form and maintain strong bones. So, it's very important to make sure you're getting enough sun so you don't contribute to a Vitamin D deficiency.
Another one of my Healthy Living Tips for your Physical Wellness will let you know that there are very effective ways out there that will work alongside any treatment you might be under.
1) Eat breakfast - it's amazing to me how many people leave the house for school or work without anything in their stomach. Who lets their kids go to school hungry? Unfortunately, this is a huge problem. "I'm not hungry" and "I don't have enough time" are two of the most common excuses. No more excuses! Studies have proven that eating anything before going to Beneficial healthy habits school leads to better test scores in morning classes. If you not eating breakfast, then start with something tomorrow. It can be cereal and milk or other traditional breakfast foods or even a slice of leftover pizza. If you can't stomach solid food, drink a slim-fast/ensure or other liquid meal supplement. This one change will increase your metabolism and raise your glucose level giving you more energy and better concentration.
Set targets and work accordingly: Determine what you want from the workout. Is it weight lose, add muscles or tone your muscle. Once you know this it becomes easier to get it.
Overall, healthy living isn't just about what you eat and how much you exercise; it's really about how much you enjoy your life. Take time to laugh and to smile. Take vacations and talk with loved ones. Remember that life is for living and enjoying - that alone will keep your body healthy.