When it comes to being healthy, it’s easy to get mixed up. Even experts with a lot of knowledge often seem to have different ideas, which can make it hard to figure out what you should do to improve your health. Even though people don’t always agree, research backs up a number of health tips. Here are some of the many scientifically proven health and nutrition tips.
Eat Lots Of Fruit And Vegetables
When it comes to getting enough vitamins, minerals, and fiber in our diets, fruits and vegetables rank high on the list of priorities. Aim for at least five servings per day. You could start your day with a glass of fresh fruit juice, nibble on an apple or a slice of watermelon for snacks, and fill up on a variety of veggies at each meal. In this way, you can be sure you’re getting as many good foods as possible in your diet.
Eat Regularly And Have Smaller Portions
A healthy diet is one that consists of a wide range of foods eaten on a regular basis and in healthy-sized portions.
Skipping meals, especially breakfast, can send your appetite spiraling out of control, which can lead to binge eating. It’s helpful to have something to eat in between meals to keep hunger at bay, but snacks shouldn’t take the place of full meals. We might have yogurt, some fresh or dried fruit or vegetable sticks (like carrots), some unsalted nuts, or some bread with cheese as a snack.
Consciously controlling your calorie intake through portion control allows you to enjoy all of your favorite foods without giving any up, and that makes bingeing a lot less likely.
Prioritize Sleep
Never underestimate the power of sleep. Getting the recommended 6 to 9 hours of sleep each night lets our bodies and brains repair and recover. A good night’s sleep boosts your immune system and helps you keep a healthy weight. It also makes you more fertile and improves your mental health. If you don’t get enough sleep on a regular basis, you are more likely to get diabetes, heart disease, cancer, obesity, depression, and so on.
If you don’t think you currently make the most of your potential sleep time, try going to bed just half an hour earlier than you usually do and keep moving the time back until you’re getting the full 6 to 9 hours. You can also go outside. Being in bright light during the day can make us feel sleepier at night and improve the quality of our sleep. For better sleep, try to spend as much time as possible outside during the day.
Get Regular Health Checks
There are so many things you can do to ensure you are living a healthy life. As well as everything mentioned above, you can also maintain a healthy weight, meditate, drink plenty of water, exercise, and keep company with positive people. Something else that can help hugely is making – and attending – regular checkups with your doctor, dentist, optometrist, and other healthcare experts. By getting checked once a year or so, you can ensure the measures you are taking to stay healthy are actually working and learn more ways to take care of yourself at the same time.