Are you one of those people that do not take life seriously? You are not so into health food, party all night, eat whatever you want, and are smoking? Well, you are not alone. There are many people out there who are just like you. It is undeniable that the pool party is fun and relaxing. It feels like you are in heaven. Nevertheless, all these come with a price, and you have to pay, perhaps 10 years from now. Your body is smart enough to always remember what you did to it, and sometimes it is even too late to fix. Here are 6 bad habits you should consider riding yourself of, for example eating junk food, skipping meals, smoking, lack of sleep, drinking too much alcohol, and inactive.
[divider title=”1. Eating junk food” style=”style6″ align=”left”/]
Have you ever wondered why junk food tastes so good and can be very addictive at times. They are loaded with MSG, sodium, refined sugar, artificial flavours, grease with added chemical substances, and additives. Having them in moderation is totally fine, but if you find yourself eating beef burgers, fried chicken, nachos, and potato chips everyday, you should stop and control your eating habits because it can be very dangerous. Junk food is generally high in saturated fats and sugar. It can cause chronic disease such as cardiovascular disease, type II diabetes, and obesity. So, you should try to prepare your own meals at home instead of ordering pizza.
[divider title=”2. Skipping meals” style=”style6″ align=”left”/]
Rushing for classes or having a busy working lifestyle can easily make you skip meals, especially breakfast. Preparing breakfast a night before can help you save time and stick with your busy schedule. If you really don’t even have time at night, then just grab an apple or banana and eat it while stuck in traffic. Just so you know, skipping meals causes long-term gastrointestinal problems and gastric. Eating regularly can easily prevent it. It also makes you full, feels energetic, and boosts your metabolism.
Check out the link below for healthy breakfast menus for a busy day!
https://www.sirinutrition.com/healthy-breakfast-menus-for-a-busy-day/
[divider title=”3. Smoking” style=”style6″ align=”left”/] Smoking is the culprit of lung disease including emphysema, bronchitis, damaging alveoli and airways. Not only that, cigarette smoking can cause serious chronic disease such as lung cancer. It also damages cells and disrupts respiratory system. Quitting smoking can be such a difficult task. There are people who have a good courage to fight through it, but many don’t. But if you set your mind to it and have the right reason to, everyone can overcome it.
[divider title=”4. Lack of sleep” style=”style6″ align=”left”/]
A lack of sleep makes you feel lethargic, tired, and sluggish during the day. It causes loss of concentration and makes you less productive. You may not know that restless sleep does not only affect your energy level, but also causes hypertension, chronic heart disease, and stroke. Getting enough sleep at least 7 – 8 hours everyday can make you feel fresh, improve your overall health and is good for your heart. You should try to sleep on time and your body will automatically adjust its biological clock.
[divider title=”5. Drinking too much alcohol” style=”style6″ align=”left”/]
The majority of people know the consequences of drinking too much alcohol, but most of them tend to ignore the harmful effects of it. Consuming a small amount of alcohol, especially red wine is good for blood circulation and helps to lower your risk of heart disease. However, drinking too much and too often can cause liver damage, liver failure, cirrhosis, and most severe cases of liver cancer. Remember, you don’t have to cut it out completely, just know your limit and only raise your glass occasionally.
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A person with a sedentary lifestyle and no physical activity tends to have a higher chance of cardiovascular disease, type II diabetes and obesity. Being a couch potato can harm you without you knowing. It is a silent killer. So, get moving, stay active, and engage in physical activity that you enjoy doing. It could be walking, swimming, hiking, or biking.
They say life is too short, but it is not always that simple. Many people who I know including friends and relatives have to go through so much pain and struggle before they pass. So, let’s live fully, stay healthy and enjoy life.
Have a wonderful day!
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