Everybody wants to live a long and healthy life and according to recent studies, we’re living longer and healthier.
This can probably be attributed to better genes, better medicine, better health education, or a combination of these and other factors.
However, to put the odds in your favor, following recommended tips to longer health will be beneficial. The following 25 tips are incredibly simple but can help in our quest for a longer and healthier life.
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Blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries contain plant nutrients known as anthocyanidins which are powerful antioxidants.
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Avoid alcohol – it is a depressant that affects your entire nervous system. As an added bonus, skipping alcoholic drinks helps with weight loss.
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Balance your blood sugar by eating small meals often – this avoids huge energy highs and lows.
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Dance, as often as you can, it feeds your heart and soul.
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Take a deep belly breath for three to five minutes twice a day.
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Don’t eat 3 hours before going to bed.
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Eat a piece of fruit daily.
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When eating melon, eat it alone or leave it alone.
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We need at least 90 mg of vitamin C per day and the best way to get this is by eating at least five servings of fresh fruit and vegetables every day. So hit the oranges and guavas!
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Eat wild salmon at least once a week (Omega-3 rich).
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Do pull-ups and push-ups for 30 minutes twice a week.
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Eat foods with bright rich colors.
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Go for fresh juices with veggies.
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Drink green tea twice a day.
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Laugh out loud.
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If you’re stressed, don’t try to manage it. Instead, take time off and relax.
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Sit in silence for 10 minutes each day.
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Sleep on the right side of your body – it takes pressure off your heart.
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Start each lunch/dinner with a salad.
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Stretch when you wake up.
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Take care of your teeth. Floss and brush your teeth twice a day at least.
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Take honey to build up your immunity system.
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Walk for 30 minutes daily.
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Walk in nature barefoot.
25)
Wash hands with soap.
By following some of these simple tips and having a positive outlook on life will do wonders for you and your family.
Please share these tips for living a long and healthy life with your friends and family.
