Live Healthy!

These days we are living longer than any other time in history! Our life's primary goal should be to stay healthy and look after ourselves in a way so that we can live longer and healthier and be happier! We have a lot of medicines to cure ailments and other drugs to help us through diesease and illness! But as the saying goes "Prevention is Better than cure", we should follow a healthy lifestyle including regular exercise, healthy eating habits etc.

Our daily (or for really busy people atleast weekly) routine should include some sort of exercise, be it a morning walk or going to gym or playing a sport of our choice. I would recommend a little walk to be the least of exercise for our body on a daily basis. It helps us get fresh air in the morning, which gives us plenty of oxygen so that our body can function as it was designed to. It not only gives us a huge supply of fresh air but also works out our muscles. Talking about sport, I think swimming is the best way to stay healthy and enjoy ourselves at the same time! It is the only sport or exercise that works out every muscle in your body.

So go out there get going and keep yourself fit to live a happy and healthy life! Here are some vital and very useful foods which are very beneficial to our body and its well being :-

Apricots: rich in beta-carotene, vitamin C and fiber

Bananas: high in magnesium and potassium; both help the circulatory system

Beans: rich in protein and complex carbohydrates as well as a low-fat source of B vitamins, iron, folic acid, potassium and magnesium

Broccoli: contains vitamins A and C, beta-carotene and fiber

Carrots: Studies show what two carrots every other day reduce the risk of stroke by half for men with symptoms of heart disease.

Chili peppers: work as an antioxidant and also have blood-thinning properties, helping to lower cholesterol, reduce the risk of strokes and stimulate the release of endorphins

Citrus fruits: contain bioflavonoids and vitamin C, which boost the immune system and reduce the risk of cancer

Cold-pressed extra-virgin olive oil: has anti-inflammatory properties which can lower the risk of heart disease, colon cancer and Alzheimer’s disease

Dark chocolate: contains antioxidants and blood-thinning properties which boost the production of nitric acid in blood vessels, helping to protect against stroke and heart disease

Garlic: thought to lower cholesterol and blood pressure

Green tea: contains polyphenols, which help prevent heart disease, cancer and stroke

Mangoes: contain bioflavonoids, which aid the immune system

Mushrooms: contain beta-glucon, which stimulates the immune system

Oats: lower cholesterol and blood pressure. Containing both soluble and insoluble fiber, they are also thought to reduce the risk of colon cancer.

Pumpkins: contain phytochemicals, which keep your skin looking young and protects it from sun damage

Salmon: contains omega-3 fatty acids, which help fight heart disease. It is also rich in calcium, magnesium, protein and B vitamins.

Soybeans and tofu: lower LDL cholesterol levels in blood, helping protect against heart disease

Spices: almost all spices have ‘super’ properties. Cinnamon has insulin-like effects that might help prevent type-II diabetes and lower cholesterol

Spinach: contains vitamins A and C, folic acid and magnesium, which help reduce the risk of cancer, heart disease and stroke, as well as block free radicals

Strawberries: can help prevent cancer

Tomatoes: high in antioxidants, boosting immunity and protecting against degenerative diseases

Walnuts: lower the risk of cardiovascular disease with healthy fats

Yogurt: boosts the immune system

ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT NO MATTER HOW HEALTHY YOU EAT OR LIVE, YOUR MIND SHOULD BE HEALTHY TO KEEP YOU FEELING CONTENT AND HAPPY, SO DONT GIVE YOUR MIND UNDUE STRESS, LOOK AFTER IT AND YOUR BODY AND THEY WILL LOOK AFTER YOU!