The definition of a “healthy, balanced diet‘ differs from person to person. However, it is proven that fruits, vegetables, nuts, whole grains, and sources of healthy fats such as fatty fish, eggs, cheese, etc., generally comprise a healthy diet. While loading up on good nutrients, avoid unhealthy foods such as processed meats, sugar-sweetened beverages, and foods high in sodium and sugar. This includes avoiding food like SPAM, fast food, candy, and other unhealthy snacks.
Maintaining Ideal Body Weight
Being underweight and overweight makes one prone. Thus, striving for ideal body weight can keep you healthy.
The right body weight is defined and measured as one’s body mass index (BMI). On average, normal or healthy weight is measured between 18.5 – 24.9.
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Personal Hygiene
Individuals on a personal and social level have a more positive outlook and feel when they are able to maintain their personal hygiene, through activities like taking a shower and wearing clean clothes. This is because the body generally functions better when it is clean and working properly, which we will go into detail about in the following sections. Good personal hygiene covers cleaning your skin, mouth and teeth, hair, ears, hands and feet, and nails.
Steps toward Cultivating Healthy Habits
Cultivating healthy habits are beneficial once individuals fully understand healthy habits and effects. In order to help, we take a look at the steps needed to cultivate healthy habits through the changing of behavior and by the breaking of bad habits.
The following steps can be considered:
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