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Health is Wealth. With the advent of busy schedule and life style many people do not take care of their health. Their unhealthy lifestyle increases the incidence of occurrence of many diseases. Adding some daily work can give a healthy life in the result. Following are the 10 ways to be healthy-  

Exercise Regularly – Exercise burns an extra fat which is metabolized. Doctors prescribe a walk for 40 minutes everyday. Maintain Weight- The focus should be on managing the weight, not looking slim. Increase physical activities and reduce caloric intake in a systematic manner will make a body healthy day by day. A body should have an ideal weight; ideal weight can be calculated by body mass index and height.   Avoid Saturated Fat- Avoiding oily food is must for a healthy body. Do not consume more than 1tbsp oil every day. Vegetable oils do not have cholesterol; cholesterol comes from food like animal fats, meat, eggs and shell fish. Foods high in saturated fat include whole milk, milk products, bakery products, ghee, butter etc. Eat Vegetables and Fruits- Eating fresh vegetables and fruits are very important to be healthy. Antioxidants in fruits and vegetables cleanse the body from toxic substance.   Quit Smoking and Drinking- Smoking leads to fat deposit in the inner walls of the blood vessels, which gradually narrow and reduce the blood supply to the organ. Excessive drinking can damage the liver, where fat metabolism takes place. Adapt Low-Cholesterol Diet- The body makes the cholesterol it needs. So choose foods like grain products that have less cholesterol. Prefer complex carbohydrates like brown rice to simple carbs. Eating nuts, almonds and walnuts are the best for health.   Prefer Less Salt- avoid extra salt in the diet. This means avoid pickles, papd, baked beans, canned soups and processed foods. Eat frequently, smaller meals- Eating large meals tends to cause fat to deposit. The body is able to digest small meals faster.   Consume Isabgol – Isabgol provides a combination for soluble and insoluble fibers. Insoluble fibers increase the bulk of food within the intestine, aiding the contraction of the intestine. Blood tests- People more the 30 and having blood pressure should get a blood test do determine cholesterol levels every three months. If healthy, go for a test every two years.

Winter is commonly associated with the coming of the Christmas season and of course cool breeze, snow, snow, and more snow. For some, winter is an exciting time of the year because of the student break and the winter sports. However, winter can also spell to additional weight and unhealthy lifestyle. Well, “what can I do?” you cry, “Is winter the time to hit the couch and watch football and movies all day and night?”

But there are many things you can do for better health in the winter and better and healthier life style in general, here are some tips you can do the moment you realize that the air is getting colder and colder every time you wake up in the morning:

Workout

Not because you are in the midst of vacations, family visits, holidays, and other time devourers, you simply have to set aside your scheduled workout. A routine physical exercise can help you more than just improving your overall fitness, it is something that will effect your mental and spiritual sides as well.

Stick to it come hell and high water. Avoid missing one or two sessions because it may become a habit and may completely remove workout period from your system. Okay, it’s nice to relax and enjoy the season but at least, try to maintain what you have started. If you are working out 4 times a week before the winter, you can make twice a week workout schedule.

This also applies when you are on a vacation. Never let your trip destroy whatever you have built before the winter. Find a time to maintain your strength anywhere you are.

Control your drinking, moderate alcohol consumption during the holidays and in the winter in general.

Two glasses of eggnog can supply your day’s calorie and saturated fat needs. If you go beyond that, then it’s up to you to do the math. The thing is, too much drinking is not healthy in any way.

Instead of calorie-based party drinks, prefer health ones such as dark beer and red wine. A zip of water while drinking alcohol could keep you hydrated and maintain your metabolism (alcohol is known to slow down metabolism which equates to slower digestion).

Colds, influenza, and other winter related illnesses are acquired from direct contact with the host. You may not tell other people to wash their hands before they shake with yours, but you certainly can maintain your good hygiene. Take a bath even if it is freezing outside. Anyway, you will stink if you don’t take regular bath and you can also become more prone to such illnesses.

Wrap up:

Taking good care of yourself and right discipline to prevent unhealthy practices are the best way to stay healthy during the winter season.