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Live a Healthier Life
Regular health check ups can help find problems before they start, that’s why it
is important to do an annual medical laboratory test
ALSO SIMPLE GUIDELINES FROM QUALIFIED EXPERTS MAKE IT EASY
TO HAVE A BALANCED DIET, NUTRITIOUS AND HEALTHY FOOD.
The best way to eat for
health is to choose a variety of
foods from each of the
5 FOOD GROUPS
EVERY DAY
Dairythe foods in this group are excellent sources of calcium, which is
important for strong, healthy bones. Not many other foods in our diet contain as much calcium as dairy foods.
fruit provides vitamins, minerals, dietary fibre and many phytonutrients (nutrients naturally present in plants),
that help your body stay healthy.
Fruit
Vegetables, legumes and beans
vegetables should make up a large part of your daily food intake and should be encouraged at every meal (including snack times). They provide vitamins, minerals, dietary fibre and phytonutrients (nutrients naturally present in plants) to help your body stay healthy.
Lean meats and poultry, fish, eggs, tofu, nuts and seeds
our body uses the protein we eat to make specialised chemicals such as haemoglobin and adrenalin. Protein also builds, maintains, and repairs the tissues in our body. Muscles and
organs (such as your heart) are made of protein.
Grain and Cereal food
always choose wholegrain and high fibre varieties of breads,
cereals, rice, pasta, noodles, etc. Refined grain products (such as cakes or biscuits) can be high in
added sugar, fat and sodium.
Choosing to eat healthier helps prevent many diseases including diabetes, heart disease and even some types of cancer.
eating fresh foods gives you more energy while keeping you feeling and looking
younger
Drink Plenty of Water
Water is essential for our body to function — do you know over 60% of our body is made up of water? Water is needed to carry out our body functions, remove waste, and carry nutrients and oxygen around our body.
Exercise Regularly
The American Heart Association recommends 30 minutes of aerobic exercise five days a week. Are you doing enough? It doesn’t mean you have to hit the gym for an intense training session, even a brisk afternoon walk
has a positive impact on your physical and mental health.
Get Enough Sleep
When you don’t rest well, you compensate by eating more. Usually it’s junk food. Get enough rest and you don’t need to snack to stay awake. Also, lack of sleep causes premature aging, and you wouldn’t want that.
Always Be
