A healthy lifestyle

Staying strong and healthy is not as difficult as people think it is.It is as easy as ABC.A healthy lifestyle lengthens your lifespan.Here are some guidelines:
Step 1
Eat 6-11 servings a day of breads or grains, like rice, pasta,  or cereal.
Eat 3-5 servings a day of vegetables, like carrots, cabbage, tomatoes, broccoli, or peas.
Eat 2-4 servings a day of fruits, like apples, peaches, mangos, bananas, or fruit juice.
Eat 2-3 servings a day of meat, fish, beans, eggs or nuts, for protein.
Eat 2-3 servings a day of dairy products like yogurt, cheese, or milk.
Cut down on alcohol, fatty foods such as butter, grease, or oil, and “junk food” like chips or candy.


Step 2: Stay physically active.
Regular physical activity helps people:

live longer and feel better throughout their lives
be stronger and more flexible
build strong bones and fight osteoporosis
prevent depression
strengthens your ability to fight off illness
maintain a healthy body weight
It is best to get at least one half hour of exercise three times a week, but any amount of exercise is better than none at all! If you do not want to go jogging or swimming, try going for a brisk walk with a friend, working vigorously in the yard, or riding your bike to work.

Step 3: A healthy mind is part of a healthy body.
When you are in a good state of mind, you make good decisions for yourself about your job, your lifestyle, and your health. Here are some things you can do to keep your mind healthy:
Step 4
Reduce stress

Make time in your life for things that are fun. Make a list of activities you like and sure you have at least a little time each day for doing something you enjoy.

Step 5:Get enough sleep. Most poeple get too little sleep. Being sleepy reduces your concentration, increases mood swings, and causes many car accidents. Health

Get help if you feel depressed or anxious for more than several days at a time. Talk with a friend or your health care provider for some help.                    
Step 6: Keep your mind and body free of harmful drugs and alcohol.
Tobacco causes more health problems than any other drug and is the most addictive, most widely used. Cutting down or stopping the use of cigarettes, cigars, or chewing tobacco can save your health and save your money.

Too much alcohol is definitely dangerous, causing liver damage, fetal alcohol syndrome, and accidents.

Street drugs like marijuana, cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin, or pain pills not prescribed for you are dangerous to your health. Street drugs can be diluted with substances that are harmful for you. People often put themselves in dangerous situations to get street drugs. If you are using street drugs and would like to stop but are having difficulty, talk to your health care provider.
Step 7: Get regular health care.
Many people think they only need to see a doctor when they are sick or injured. The truth is, health care providers are also experts at preventing illnesses and finding and treating problems before you ever feel sick.



Know what diseases you are at risk for and attend regular screenings for them.

Get yourself and the children in your family immunized against life-threatening illnesses.