How to Be Healthy

Good health is a wonderful thing, but you can’t take it for granted! For good health, you eat nutritious foods, and you physically active each day. You must be aware of the things that you choose to eat, and you time in your daily schedule for physical activity. It’s important to choose a variety of fruits and vegetables. You also eat a variety of grains daily, especially whole grains, like whole wheat bread and brown rice. You should include fat-free or low-fat milk and dairy products. For protein, you should lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, eggs, and nuts. You have foods with a lot of cholesterol, salt (sodium), or added sugar. You eat junk food like cheeseburgers, French-fried potatoes, candy, and soft drinks, even though they taste very good! In addition to proper nutrition, you must be physically active. Try to get at least 30 minutes of most days of the week. If you are overweight, you’d better increase the amount of time that you spend in physical activity. You to do boring exercises -- you can participate in a team sport or do individual you enjoy, like swimming, tennis, or hiking. Eating right and being physically active aren't just a "diet" or a "program"—they are keys to a healthy . With healthful habits, you your risk of many chronic diseases such as heart disease and diabetes, and you very well increase your chances for a longer life. You even live to be more than 100 years old!


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