“To ensure good health: eat lightly, breathe deeply, live moderately, cultivate cheerfulness, and maintain an interest in life.” -William Londen
Most of you may agree with what William Londen said. Gladly, he was able to comprehend the key to a HealthiWealthi life long before it was an alarming concern.
According to WHO, a healthy lifestyle is not just avoiding diseases or illnesses. It is about physical, mental as well as social well-being too. That’s why one must know how to strike a balance between physical, mental, and social well-being to lead a healthy lifestyle for longer life.
In this blog post, we will share 5 keys to a healthy lifestyle for longer life that every individual must adapt.
- A balanced healthy diet
A Balanced diet is one of the basic components to lead a healthy lifestyle. To live a healthy life you must incorporate rich vitamin and mineral food such as fruits and green leafy vegetables. Try to consume two fruits and five vegetables every day.
Tip: Choose fruit and vegetables from a range so that you get the right amount of vitamins and minerals.
Also, products made of whole grains like quinoa, oats, and whole wheat bread should be consumed often. Avoid refined flour and sugar as it deteriorates the immune system. If possible don’t get into the habit of smoking and drinking.
- Take care of your Emotional Health
Most people fail to understand the signs of emotional stress while performing daily activities. To have a happy and sound life, emotional health is as important as physical health. If you begin to listen to your body’s needs more often and understand what causes you distress, it will help you in the long run. Sometimes we fail to understand the impact of our social circle on our emotional health. In such situations, take a break from everything which triggers you and avoid negative people and situations.
Just sit, relax and indulge yourself in the hobby of your choice.
- Drink plenty of water
We all know our body is made up of 70% of water. This implies our body needs water to survive; even if it’s a cell, tissue, or any major organ.
While growing up, we all have received advice of drinking ten glasses of water a day. Do you know why?
Each glass of water you drink helps to keep every cell in your body healthy. Also, water can increase satiety and increase your metabolic rate. When you drink plenty of water, your kidney flushes out toxins through urine.
- Do exercise for 30 minutes
Exercise keeps your heart healthy and your body swift. We aren’t asking you to take a gym membership or join a yoga or Zumba class.
Because daily chores like going grocery shopping, gardening, sweeping leaves, or vacuuming and sweeping/mopping the floor are good forms of exercise. All you need to do is spare 30 minutes daily from your schedule and invest that time in taking your dog for a walk.
- Prioritize your mental health
In the past few years, people have become more aware of mental health issues. Not only are they capable of recognizing issues but also willing to work on them. We need to understand and accept that mental health is equally important as other aspects. Hence, one must definitely include activities in their daily lives that help them relax. It could be reading, meditation, journaling, baking, or listening to soothing music.
When you’re consciously putting efforts to live a healthy, wealthy life, your mind keeps sending you signals about the choices you make. Undoubtedly, a lifestyle can lead to a longer and more productive life.