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How to live a healthy life – Part 1

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How to live a healthy life is a lot easier then people imagine it to be. When you say the word “healthy” people automatically think rules and regulations and change. But what most don’t realize is that while change does need to take place for a healthy life it can be easy. It begins with the basics of living. The question is how do we fit it into a everyday life with an eight or twelve hour daily routine of work. After all we all got to work don’t we? Whatever the shift is you can think health. And that is where it begins in our thoughts. Changing our perception is the key and our thoughts have power over us. I suggest beginning with one thing at a time. Our bodies need at least sixty four ounces of water a day. So drink the water everyday and think of the benefits you will receive from it. Like water helps you loose weight. Water makes your tummy feel fuller at dinner time so you don’t eat as much. Water even helps your complexion and keeps you from getting the wrinkles sooner then you should. Water helps your kidneys flush out free radicals in your urinary tract. Water is essential so you drink it and don’t hesitate. Because before you know it your body will get use to it and when you don’t get it; your body will tell you that you are dehydrated when before you did drank it you might not have had any clue. If you know to drink your water be responsible for what you know. I strongly believe that a person can eat whatever they want. That sounds crazy right? But it’s true i believe it. Just don’t eat anything four to five hours before you go to bed. You see your body can only burn fat in three ways. While you are doing aerobic activity, while you have a high fever or when you are sleeping. Well we all know that we sleep longer then we can exercise. So why not go to bed hungry and wake up a little liter knowing that you’ve just got through burning fat while you were a sleep. It works I do it all the time. You see with no food in your blood stream or in your tummy your body has no choice but to go to your stored energy to receive it’s energy to repair itself while you are a sleep. If you like sweets like I do try eating them in the morning so you’re not deprived and you have all day to burn them off. Take a twenty minute walk three times a week and you can feel the stress of everyday roll off your back in no time and off your unwanted spare tire around your mid-section. If you don’t like to walk alone pair up with a friend and talk

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Eat healthy, live longer – Part 6

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Eating healthy does not mean the foods you eat has to taste bad. It has become the “NORM” for the majority of us to include things that are not found in a healthy diet. Our society has an obcession with sweets. This should be a big time NO. Snacks do not have to be cut out of our diets. However, we need to suplement the junk foods with healthier snacks. The truth is many people do not take their health as seriuos as they should. What can we do to change this and live a more healthy life? The answer lies within ourselves. We need to all be properly educated on what a proper diet really consists of.

What is a balanced diet?

Food are broken down into five major food groups. These food groups play a vital role in our health. The five food groups are Grains, Vegetables, Fruits, Milks, and Meats & Beans. Our bodies need a certain amount of these foods in order for us to sustain the proper amount of nutrients. On average a person should consume 6 oz. of Grains, two cups of Vegetables, two cups of fruits, three cups of milk, and five oz. of Meat and Beans to maintain a balanced diet.

The main things our bodies need to survive are Water, Protein, carbohydrates, Fats, Vitamins, and Minerals. Because each persons body is diffrent we will need different amounts of these to survive. If your body has an excess or a deficiency of anyone of these it could lead to major health problems.

Eating well is good for us! But can eating a certain way have a positive impact on our overall health and give us a greater chance to live longer?

Yes it can! By having a proper diet, not only can you extend you life but you can also drastically reduce the risk of heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and strokes.

What foods can really help us live longer?

Over time scientist are finding truth in the statement ” You are what you eat” to support that, in a recent study they have found that some chemicals found in certain foods such as sulforaphane can help fight off free radicals and cleanse the body of toxins before they can do damage that causes aging, heart disease, and cancer. Where is this seemingly miraculous chemical found? You might not know it but it can be found right at your local grocery store. This chemical is in foods such as broccoli. There are other foods besides Broccoli that you should boost your intake of.

Lycopene is also important for your health. A good place to find Lycopene is in cooked tomatoes, which contains a readily absorbable form of it. You probably already eat a lot of foods cooked with tomatoes such as pasta sauce, soups, and even pizza. Other foods that can help you live longer are watermelon, guava, pink grapefruit, and red bell peppers generally any fruit and vegetable that is red are beneficial to your health.

If you want a healthy diet that can help you live longer. Follow these simple rules and you will be on your way to a much healthier longer life. Monitor your carb intake, eat healthy, instead of three big meals a day eat smaller amounts more frequently, and have well portioned meals.

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