Five Ways to stay healthy! By Artemisa De La Rosa
Nowadays the world is so hectic that its really important to maintain a good health to keep up with today’s economic lifestyle. We all need to live a healthy life regardless of our age or gender. In order to be considered healthy overall, a person should have a disease free body, be fit and filled with abundant energy. Here are some secrets of having good health you may like to know. By using these healthy tips you will change to be a better and healthier person.
1. Avoid being obese- In order to have a healthier life you need to shed some weight. We should inculcate good habits to rely on nutritious food and avoid junk food including sugary products. Follow a healthy eating plan. Make healthy food choices, keep your calorie needs in mind, and focus on the balance of energy IN and energy OUT. To keep track of your weight you can go to your nearest store like H-E-B or Wal-Mart and take your body mass index (BMI) or you can calculate BMI by dividing weight in pounds (lbs) by height in inches (in) squared and multiplying by a conversion factor of 703. The formula: weight (lb) / [height (in)]2 x 703.
Focus on portion size. Watch the portion sizes in fast food and other restaurants, the portions served often are enough for two or three people. Children's portion sizes should be smaller than those for adults. Cutting back on portion size will help you balance energy IN and energy OUT.
Be active. Make personal and family time active. Find activities that you or everyone will enjoy. For example, go biking or rollerblading, or train together for a walk or run. Reduce screen time. Limit the use of TVs, computers, DVDs, and videogames because they limit time for physical activity. Health experts recommend 2 hours or less a day of screen time that's not work or homework-related.
2.Improve on sleep- Sleep, like nutrition and physical activity, is a critical determinant of health and well-being.Sleep loss and untreated sleep disorders influence basic patterns of behavior that negatively affect family health and interpersonal relationships. Fatigue and sleepiness can reduce productivity and increase the chance for mishaps such as medical errors or car accidents. Adequate sleep is necessary to fight off infection, support the metabolism of sugar to prevent diabetes, perform well in school, and work effectively and safely