By following a few simple rules, you will make your life much better and healthier. More movement, less abundant food, consumption of vitamins and minerals, less stress and more rest are simple things that work for your health. For everyone who would like to take at least the first step in the right direction, we have prepared some simple tips for a healthier life that will not require too much effort from you.
Don't smoke
Smoking is not only an ugly vice, but it is diagnosed as a true addiction that is difficult to overcome. There is almost no organ that is not negatively affected by smoking. One cigarette is too many. Smoking is the worst thing you can do for your health and is one of the biggest causes of death in the world. So quit smoking.
Photo: Megan Forbes / PexelsSay no to tanning beds
People who sunbathe in a solarium have two and a half times the risk of developing malignant skin cancer. In addition, the solarium promotes faster aging of the skin and the appearance of wrinkles. When sunbathing under the natural sun, always apply sunscreen to your skin and do not sunbathe between 10am and 4pm.
Get moving
Experts recommend at least 30 minutes of exercise a day, 5 days a week. This does not mean that you have to train intensively every time, it will be enough to walk faster, which has a positive effect on physical and mental health, especially on the health of the heart.
Drink green tea
Green tea is one of the healthiest drinks in the world. Green tea helps to stimulate metabolic processes and strengthen the immune system. It is supposed to effectively detoxify the body and inhibit cell degeneration. So reward your body with one or two cups of green tea every day.
Do not drink carbonated beverages
Carbonated drinks are anything but useful for health. The one who consumes them is unnecessarily filled with a huge amount of sugar, but they can also cause a whole bunch of diseases, from cancer to diabetes. In any case, it is best to simply stop this unhealthy habit.
Photo: Sharon McCutcheon / PexelsControl blood pressure and cholesterol
High levels of blood pressure and blood cholesterol are risk factors for the development of diabetes, stroke and heart attack. Therefore, regular checks of cholesterol and blood pressure levels are essential. This way, you will know what is happening to your body and what you need to change in terms of food and activity to lower your values.
Avoid processed carbohydrates
Carbohydrates in the body regulate blood sugar and give us energy. If we don't eat enough carbohydrates, our body gets energy from protein. So there is nothing wrong with a meal of pasta if it is whole grain. The problem arises with processed, processed carbohydrates such as white bread, white rice, white pasta, croissants, desserts. Processed carbohydrates are the biggest cause of malaise in your body, so avoid them.
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