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Published 08:33 IST, October 17th 2019

Top 5 tips to follow for a healthy lifestyle

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle means eating healthy, staying hydrated, exercising and also keeping a healthy mind. Here are 5 tips to lead a healthy living

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Maintaining a healthy lifestyle not only includes following a healthy diet but also means taking care of your daily routine and living in a happy surrounding. It is also very important to take care of your mental health because everything that goes on in your body is controlled by the mind. Here are the five most important things to follow in order to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Five important tips for a healthy lifestyle

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Healthy diet

Include a lot of vegetables and fruits in your diet. A healthy diet does not mean consuming only expensive organic food. A traditional home-cooked food also works best to maintain your overall health. With the easy availability of junk and processed food in the market, one must avoid consuming these products to a large extent.

Hydration

Consuming a lot of water throughout will keep you healthy internally. For those who find it boring to drink plain water, you can try infusing fruits or vegetables like watermelon, berries and cucumber to give it a natural flavour. According to the Institute of the Medicine of National Academies, one must consume at least 2 litres of water and 2.7 to 3.7 litres of liquid per day, including all beverages.

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Mental Health

Someone wise had once said, “Take care of your mind it is the only place you have to live in”. This is an affirmation one should follow every day. With our fast-paced lifestyle, we tend to be on our toes to keep up with this changing world. And thus, it is important to keep our minds healthy. This can be achieved by indulging in any activity of your choice or following a hobby.

Destress

It is not every day that you will have a good day. There will be days when you have an extremely bad day. On days like these, socialize with your friends, spend time with your family or partner. This will help you reduce your stress level. Also, ensure you get 7-8 hours of sleep daily.

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Exercise

Exercise daily for at least an hour. Stretch your body to loosen up your muscles. This will increase the blood flow in your body and increase metabolism. Go for a swim or a walk or play a sport to burn those calories to stay fit and active.

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Updated 10:42 IST, October 17th 2019