Why Healthy Lifestyle is Important

A very old saying that goes like “Health Is Wealth” still has its deep roots in our lives.  Many of us when we say the word “health” we miscommunicate its true meaning. We relate “health” with physical fitness and having a toned body, which is clearly not what “health” or “healthy” means. The latter part of miscommunication is most people think the “health” factor is either just gained by hitting the gym or leaving eating in order to get physically fit. IT IS NOT!

The whole concept of “health” is not just related to physical appearance and looks, it has many other components, and the most important one is, MENTAL and EMOTIONAL FITNESS.  Being healthy gives one the confidence and composure to live a happy and sound life, every day. Quitting your bad eating habits, drinking the right amount of water and exercising just seems the right thing to do, isn’t it? YES, it is. Practicing a  healthy lifestyle not only gives the benefits of  physical and emotional health but it overall improves your well-being and makes one feel better about themselves.

BENEFITS OF A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

1.      Controls Weight

According to a survey conducted in 2016, 39% adults (18 and above) which includes 40% of women and 39% of men were declared overweight. In informal words, the world got fatter as it aged. To avoid or to lessen the growing factor, we need to make few changes in our daily lazy-unhealthy lifestyle.

Including the right eating and daily exercise in your lifestyle can assist you in evading abundance weight gain and helps you keep up a healthy weight. According to nutritionist, involving physical activeness is your first step to achieving your desired weight goals. Losing weight is not the only outcome gained by being physically active, regular exercising can improve your cardiovascular well being, boots your immune system and increase your daily energy levels for a better performance.

You can start with 30 minute sessions of average daily exercises which can include brisk walking, lunges and simple squats. If you are an office going individual, a student in higher studies with jobs on the side and you find it hard to take out even this amount of time to exercise, look for options where you are working. Take a 10 minute walk around the office after every hour of work, say BYE to elevators and WELCOME stairs and mother of ALL, practice “walk when you talk”  in order to increase daily physical activity.

Along with physical activity, having a balanced diet is equally essential. The biggest mistake we all might have made at some point of our lives is to SKIP THE BREAKFAST. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and if you are missing it, you are doing nothing except for damaging your body for the day. You become hungrier through the day, ultimately resulting in buying packet food which obviously is not healthy.

Add seasonal four to five servings of fruits and vegetables into your diet per day. As these foods contain low calories which means YOU consume low calories resulting in weight loss.

2.      Improves mood

 “When you are treating your body with the right food and daily exercises, your mind gets it benefits along with your body. According to The Mayo Clinic, the daily physical activity helps body stimulate the production of endorphins. Endorphins are brain cells compounds that leave you feeling more joyful and free from anxieties and tension. Not to forget, healthy diet is included in this regime. Such a healthy lifestyle helps you feel better about your appearance, which can further help your self-esteem and confidence.

“It's not simply diet and exercise that leads to improved temperament. Another solid habit that prompts better psychological wellness is making social connection. Regardless of whether it's, joining a club, or going to watch movies, community service, all this helps to improve state of mind and mental working by keeping both the brains and body dynamic and serotonin levels balanced. Try not to seclude yourself. Invest time with family or companions on and off if not every day.”

3.      Fights diseases

“Healthy life style help forestall certain health conditions, for example, coronary illness, stroke, and hypertension. On the off if you maintain a healthy lifestyle; you can keep your cholesterol and BP in a certain safe range. This keeps your blood flowing easily, diminishing your danger of cardiovascular maladies.”

Mild exercises daily and a balanced diet can likewise forestall or assist you with dealing with a wide scope of medical issues, including:    

1. Diabetes
2. Metabolic syndrome
3. Depression
4. Certain types of cancer
5. Arthritis 

c        Make sure to visit your doctor after every 6 months in order to stay updated with your health progress. It's critical to catch up with your physician and tune in to any suggestions to improve your well being.

That is all I have for you, people of the Universe, today. I hope you are motivated and determined enough to make changes to your current lifestyle right from this moment.