Lifestyle Modification
A balanced diet low in fats and salt combined with regular physical activity have a strong impact on the reduction of cardiovascular disease resulting from hypertension and metabolic syndrome.
It doesn't take much to improve your personal fitness
Most people hardly walk anymore; instead they ride in cars, buses or trains. As a result, many people do not get enough physical exercise. It doesn't take much: regular moderate physical activity, like climbing stairs instead of using the elevator, gardening, housework, swimming, dancing or 30 minutes of brisk walking (Nordic walking) outside not only improve your personal fitness, they also help reduce stress.
Eating the right amount of the right foods is what matters!
Generally try to eat five small meals a day rather than three large meals and avoid eating late at night.
Your daily source of carbohydrates should consist of whole grains, vegetables and fruits. Proteins are also important and should come mainly from fish or legumes like all sorts of beans or nuts. Try to eat meat only 3 to 4 times a week. Your body needs a certain amount of fats, but the quality matters. Cut down on foods high in saturated fats, such as fried food, processed meats (hot dogs, etc.) and baked goods (e.g., muffins and cookies) and eat more unsaturated fats, which are found in vegetable oil (olive oil). Also try to avoid the excessive use of salt and sugar.
It doesn't take much to improve your personal fitness
Most people hardly walk anymore; instead they ride in cars, buses or trains. As a result, many people do not get enough physical exercise. It doesn't take much: regular moderate physical activity, like climbing stairs instead of using the elevator, gardening, housework, swimming, dancing or 30 minutes of brisk walking (Nordic walking) outside not only improve your personal fitness, they also help reduce stress.
Eating the right amount of the right foods is what matters!
Generally try to eat five small meals a day rather than three large meals and avoid eating late at night.
Your daily source of carbohydrates should consist of whole grains, vegetables and fruits. Proteins are also important and should come mainly from fish or legumes like all sorts of beans or nuts. Try to eat meat only 3 to 4 times a week. Your body needs a certain amount of fats, but the quality matters. Cut down on foods high in saturated fats, such as fried food, processed meats (hot dogs, etc.) and baked goods (e.g., muffins and cookies) and eat more unsaturated fats, which are found in vegetable oil (olive oil). Also try to avoid the excessive use of salt and sugar.
