how you can lead a healthier life?

Here is how you can lead a healthier life

    Our body is a beautiful machine that works best if taken care of properly. In our quest to lead a successful life, we often compromise on our health — not eating on time, having processed food because it is quicker to make, waiting for the elevator and hardly ever taking the stairs, avoiding the sun for days because of the home-car-office-home routine that does not involve walking out in the sun and spending hours sitting in front of the computer. We basically do everything that, in the long run, harms our system — sometimes, irreparably. Here are some simple steps you need to follow if you want to heal yourself naturally...
    We must have heard it so many times, yet, we do not follow it — drink at least three litres of water a day. It really helps.
    Consulting nutritionist and clinical dietitian Pooja Makhija says one should opt for vegetable juices rather than fruit juices because, “Unlike fruit juices, which spike your sugar levels, vegetable juices provide a concentrated burst of glorious vitamins and antioxidants and tons of natural fibre and roughage.” Have at least one glass of fresh vegetable juice every day.
    Have fruits like green or red apples, grapes, all kinds of berries, pineapples, kiwi, lime, papaya, banana, and vegetables like celery, spinach, carrots and beet.
    Reams have been written about how it is a crime to venture out into the sun without a sunscreen. Though spending many hours in the sun without a sunscreen is not recommended, experts have often stressed the importance of being out in the sun for at least 30 minutes daily.
    Dr Tejas Upasini, orthopedic surgeon, says, “Sunlight is essential to strengthen your bones.” Vitamin D helps prevent colds, osteoporosis and even certain types of cancer.
    Take a note of your Vitamin A intake — include fish oils, eggs, cheese, alfalfa leaves and seeds, spinach and broccoli in your diet.
    We may be busy, but we must exercise for at least 30 minutes daily. This restores and maintains health. Brisk walking for half-an-hour and taking the stairs are small but highly recommended steps towards a healthier you.
    Alternate between a hot and cold shower — two minutes under hot water followed by 30 seconds of cold water. Repeat. This will boost blood circulation and metabolism.
    Make sure to include roughage in your diet like leafy vegetables — regular bowel movements remove toxins from your body and reduces the stress on your system.
    Most dieticians recommend three large meals and three small ones in a day. Always begin your day with a large glass of warm water, half-a-teaspoon of honey and the juice of half-a-lime. Do not eat incessantly all day. Give your body breaks of two-three hours at least for digestion. However, do not go without eating anything for more than three hours. You can have a fruit, some juice, soup or an oat biscuit in between your meals.
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Keep a tab on your fluid intake. Have green tea, vegetable and fruit juices regularly, apart from water

Include vegetables of all colours in your daily diet