Healthy living includes not only physical health, but also mental and emotional health.

Most people define "healthy living" as having both physical and mental health in balance or working well together. In many cases, physical and mental health are inextricably linked, so that a change (for the better or worse) in one directly affects the other. As a result, some of the suggestions will be for emotional and mental "healthy living."



Healthy eating (diet and nutrition)


Humans must consume food in order to grow and maintain a healthy body, but we have different nutritional needs as infants, children (kids), teenagers, young adults, adults, and seniors. Infants, for example, may require feeding every four hours until they reach the age where they can eat solid foods. As young children, they eventually establish the more typical eating pattern of three meals per day. Children, teenagers, and young adults, on the other hand, frequently snack between meals, as most parents are aware. Adults and seniors frequently snack, therefore it is not limited to these age groups.

Tips for everyday healthy eating:


Eat three healthy meals every day (breakfast, lunch, and dinner); keep in mind that dinner does not have to be the largest meal of the day

 Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fat-free or low-fat milk products should make up the majority of your food intake.

·       Include lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, eggs, and nuts (with a focus on beans and nuts) in your diet.

·      Choose meals that are low in saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol, salt (sodium), and added sugars;   read labels carefully because the first items on the list contain the largest concentrations of components.

·      Control your portion sizes; eat the smallest amount that will satisfy your hunger and then quit.

     Healthy snacks are acceptable in moderation and should include products such as fruit, whole grains, or nuts to satisfy hunger while not causing excessive weight gain.

·      Avoid sodas and sugar-enhanced drinks due to the added calories; diet drinks may not be a suitable choice because they make some individuals hungrier and increase food consumption.

·      To reduce gastric reflux and weight gain, avoid eating a substantial meal before going to bed.

      If a person is angry or depressed, eating will not help the situation and may worsen the underlying issues.

     Avoid rewarding children with sugary foods; this can become a lifelong habit some for people.

 In the summer, avoid big meals, especially on hot days.

 Any sort of uncooked or undercooked meat should be avoided


Special circumstance advice:


Diabetes patients should follow the above recommendations and monitor their glucose levels as advised; attempt to keep daily blood glucose levels as close to normal as feasible.

People with irregular work hours (night shifts, college students, military) should strive to stick to a breakfast, lunch, and dinner pattern with no snacking.

Food preparation personnel should avoid using grease or frying foods in grease
People who want to lose weight (body fat) should avoid all fatty and sugary foods and eat mostly vegetables, fruits, and nuts, with a significant reduction in meat and dairy products.

Seek medical advice as soon as possible if you are unable to control your weight or food consumption, or if you have diabetes and are unable to control your blood glucose levels.