Tips for a Healthy Life Style

Here’s some great life-style advice for reducing stress, living healthier and enjoying your life:

1. You should eat nuts regularly be causing doing so has been associated with a reduction in heart disease. Get your nuts fresh and make sure they are not rancid or exposed to open air for long periods of time.

2. Selenium is a fantastic antioxidant and anti-cancer agent. You can get a great dose of selenium from eating Brazil nuts.

3. If you soak nuts in pure water overnight they will be much easier to digest. Alternatively, toast them in the oven and enjoy an oil-free treat.

4. Fiber is important in protecting against cancers and controlling your blood sugar levels. Get tons of fiber from bran, vegetables and whole-grain bread, as well as oats, fruit, legumes and barley.

5. Deep breathing cancels out stress – take several deep breaths during the day. Expand your diaphragm and inhale slowly, expanding your chest. Slowly release the air. Do this several times a day.

6. Get a pet – it’s been shown that having an animal companion lowers your blood pressure and gives you a sense of well-being. This means you’ll live longer and decrease your risk of a heart attack.

7. Go for a walk before you have dinner – this raises your metabolic rate so that you get an instant rush of feel good brain chemicals.

8. Don’t eat too late in the evening. If you go to bed with a stomach full of food it will result in sleep disturbances and a difficulty to burn fat.

9. Eat protein early in the day – this will give you more energy during the day and reduce mid morning cravings.

10. Remember to rinse your fruit and vegetables under a tap to wash away insecticides and other toxins.