Staying healthy can be a little hard sometimes. With work commitments, we hardly have the time to maintain a balanced and healthy lifestyle, or so we think it’s impossible. The changing demographics and lifestyle of Malaysians has affected the way we eat and as many of us eat out, we hardly prepare nutritious meals from home.
Here are some useful health tips from our friends at Jacob’s, to help get your nutrition’s worth in the present modern living.
1. Have a balanced diet
You need more than 40 different nutrients for optimal health and well-being. Remember, no single food supplies them all. 7 Important Nutrients for Women
2. Realize your favorite food can fit into a healthy lifestyle
Everyone’s got a little guilty pleasure, but you can both enjoy your meals and still be healthy by simply incorporating some physical activity everyday. 10 Easy Ways to Burn 100 Calories
3. Get five servings of fruits and veggies daily
It’s important to get a variety of fruits and veggies each day. Switch them up every week, that way you don’t get bored. Select from all five vegetable subgroups (dark green, orange, legumes, starchy vegetables, and others). How to Eat More Vegetables
4. Snack healthy
Whenever you feel the need to snack on something, choose from a variety of low fat snacks or wholegrain foods such as whole meal bread, wholemeal biscuits or crackers, fruits and vegetables that add fiber and valuable nutrients to your daily diet. 10 Heathy Snacks Under 100 Calories
5. Have fun with exercise
A healthy diet is only part of a healthy lifestyle. Incorporate more fun into your fitness regime instead of making it feel like a chore. Take a walk with your family, climb up the steps, do some gardening, or plan active family vacations. 8 Exercises You Can Do in the Office
