5 Golden rules for healthy living

These are the five golden rules for healthy living: 

1. An active life 

• Walk walk every day as much as possible. Get off the bus or subway one stop before your final destination, or leave the car in the parking lot when it is possible to travel the route on foot; 

• Take the stairs instead of the elevator; 

• Go for a walk during lunch break; 

• Rediscover the bike, go to the gym, take dance lessons, practice any physical activity that makes you happy. 

2. Control weight 

• Keeping a healthy weight is vital to maintaining good health; 

• The amount of energy consumed each day must be greater than that provided by food; experts recommend an energy consumption of 2500 kilocalories per day for men and 2000 kcal for a woman; • Sugar consumption, or 'junk food' products should be minimized; 

• Increase the amount of energy consumed daily by adequate physical activity and reduce the risk of deposit of dangerous fats for healthy bodies; 

• Stay hydrated - the consumption of 2 liters of water / day is essential for an effective program of weight control. 

3. Eat healthy 

• Give your body the whole range of substances necessary for daily consumption - carbohydrates (50-55%), protein (15% - 20%), unsaturated fats, fiber, vitamins, minerals and lots of water. 

• Vegetables, fruits and grains should represent more than 60% of your daily menu 

• The best sources of unsaturated fats recommended are nuts, seeds, cold pressed oils, fish or lawyer; • Enjoy a balanced diet each day instead of drastic diets, which may turn into imbalance in the body and which. once broken. lead to excess fat; 

• Choose as much as possible, fresh and natural products, without additives or preservatives. 

4. Stop smoking permanently

Your chances to quit smoking quickly and definitely increase if you: 

• Prefer the company of your non-smoking friends who you support the decision; 

• Have use of tobacco products recommended by experts; 

• Avoid situations where you might be tempted to smoke; 

• Consider the money you save if you quit smoking: 

• Motivate yourself! 

5. Reduce alcohol consumption 

• Consume soft drinks when you go to parties or when you go out with friends: 

• Lay your deadlines and stick to them! 

• Eat before drinking alcohol: 

• Reduce the number of days when you decide to reward yourself with a glass 

Conclusion 

Choose: 

• Being an active person, who practice physical activities that make him happy; 

• Having a weight maintenance program therefore; 

• Eat healthy and give your body the nutrients needed, in the quantity needed; 

• Stop smoking for good: 

• Reduce alcohol consumption to a minimum.