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By developing healthy habits on a daily basis, it's possible to tip the odds in your favour for living a long and vibrant life.
1. Drink more water. The benefits of proper hydration are too many to list but consider this one: Inadequate fluid intake and dehydration increases the risk of developing kidney stones. If you've ever suffered the pain of a kidney stone, that knowledge alone could be enough to prompt you to drink up.
2. Eat less food more often. Many people believe that the best way to lose weight is by skipping meals and eating less often. The truth is that when you skip meals, the metabolism slows down and you burn less calories and fat. It's better to eat five or six small meals and snacks (eat every three hours throughout the day) to keep the metabolism going.
3. If it's white, don't bite. White bread, white rice, white sugar--these are all processed (refined) carbohydrates that have been stripped of their natural vitamins, minerals, and fibre. Stick with more natural foods like whole wheat bread, brown rice, and stevia (a natural sweetener). Processed foods can leave your body malnourished.
4. Give your liver a daily cleansing. Like any filtering system, the liver needs to be cleaned occasionally to help it operate properly. A good natural detoxification, squeeze half a lemon into a glass of water first thing every morning. The lemon juice is a good cleaner!
5. Get moving. There’s no way around it—if you really want to get and stay healthy, exercise is a key factor. Of course, the benefits of exercise reach much farther, including cardiovascular health, stress reduction, muscle toning, and sleep enhancement.
Dr. Tina Marcantel
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