Take Control of Your Health
This is the time of year, during the festive season when many families overindulge in heavy food and sweets. Whether you are going through menopause or not, what you eat, eventually catches up with you. That doesn´t mean to say there are not lovely things to eat during the holidays, rather, choose wisely.
Whether rich or poor, many people fail to see the link between their habits and their health. They may regard enjoying good health as a matter of chance or something that they have little control. Such a fatalistic view keeps many from improving their health and leading a more productive life.
In reality, whatever your financial circumstances, there are basic steps you can take to protect and greatly improve your own health and that of your family. Is doing so worth the effort? By all means! You can increase the quality of your life and avoid needlessly shortening it.
By word, and example, parents can teach their children to form good habits, resulting in better health. The extra time and expense involved will be repaid in reduced suffering, less time lost to illness, and less money spent on medical bills and medication. As the saying goes, An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
Eat Wisely
Author Michael Pollan encapsulates simple, time-tested dietary advice. “Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants” What does he mean?
Eat Fresh Foods. Concentrate on eating “real” food, whole foods that people have been enjoying for millenniums – rather than modern processed foods. Commercially prepackaged foods and fast food from chain restaurants usually contain high levels of sugar, salt, and fat, which are associated with heart disease, stroke, cancer, and other serious illnesses.
When cooking, try steaming, baking, and broiling instead of frying. Try using more herbs and spices to cut down on salt. Make sure meats are properly cooked, and never eat spoiled food.
Do not eat too much
The World Health Organization reports a dangerous worldwide increase in overweight and obese people, often the result of overeating. One study found that in parts of Africa “there are more children who are overweight than malnourished” Obese children are at risk of present as well as future health problems, including diabetes. Parents set a good example for their children by limiting their portions.
Eat mostly plants and drink plenty of fluids
