HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

THE IMPORTANCE OF A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

Introduction
A healthy lifestyle leaves you fit, energetic and at reduced risk for disease, based
on the choices you make about your daily habits. Good nutrition, daily exercise and
adequate sleep are the foundations for continuing good health. Managing stress in
positive ways, instead of through smoking or drinking alcohol, reduces wear and
tear on your body at the hormonal level. For a longer and more comfortable life, put
together your plan for a healthy lifestyle and live up to it.

Summary
Living a healthy lifestyle may mean something different from one person to the
next. For some, health is defined by living a disease-free life. For others, healthy is
being able to play with grandchildren or perhaps adhering to a weekly exercise
schedule. Though the definition of healthy may differ between people, living a
healthy lifestyle is a fundamental component to achieving your optimal mental and
physical well-being.

Development
The principal ways to have a healthy lifestyle are:

HEALTHY EATING:

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Weight control is a common reason that you might consider eating healthily.
Although following a balanced diet can help you lose weight or maintain a healthy
weight, this is only one benefit. Those who follow a healthy, well-balanced diet
reduce their risk of chronic diseases, such as diabetes, heart disease and cancer.
Aim to consume a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and unsaturated fats.

EXERCISE

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 Being mindful of your diet, physical activity and stress levels allows you to effectively
balance all aspects of your life and might increase your life span. Maintaining regular
physical examinations aids with early detection and treatment of medical conditions.

MENTAL HEALTH

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Conclusion
When we eat healthy, we physically feel good. We mentally have more energy to
do the things that matter. When we are both globally conscious and personally
healthy in our eating choices, we are contributing to the welfare of the planet. Our
decision to practice healthy eating, doing exercise, and having a good mental
health has so many good consequences in many ways