50 Health Tips

Breakfast is your most important meal. Refueling your body from functional metabolic changes during long hours of sleep should not be missed.  It is best to include carbohydrates, fats, and proteins for ideal nutrition, such as combinations of fresh fruits, bread, toast, and breakfast cereals with milk.

Maintain a well-balanced diet for a healthy living. A well-balanced diet is eating different kinds of nutritious foods in proportion.  It will boost your energy and will improve your welfare.    Excessive as well as deficiency of specific vitamins and minerals can also cause undesirable effects on your health.

Be conscious of how much salt you take in during snacks and meals.

The table salt is sodium chloride, which is widely used as a flavor enhancer.   High sodium intake is a risk factor for diseases like high blood,  heartburn,  osteoporosis, and  other cardiovascular diseases. Limit sodium intake by just reducing your consumption of salty foods without taking the option of salt substitutes.

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Avoid the buffet or eat-all-you-can meals because it may tempt you to eat too much to get a fair value of what you have paid. Otherwise, you can choose nutritious foods such as fresh fruits, vegetable salads, and low-fat foods.  Stand firm and resist your craving to refill your plate for the second time.

Limit intake of processed foods such as canned goods and refrigerated and dried foods. Food processing alters the foods’ natural components, making it less beneficial to the body.  Using chemicals to preserve, control, and enhance the flavor can damage the body’s systems more than enhance health.

Consider eating whole foods. Whole foods are nutritious foods with their natural compounds intact.   It is neither processed nor refined.   It does not contain added chemicals like flavorings, preservatives, or other ingredients.   Start eating whole foods by adding slices of fresh fruits and vegetables to every meal.

The best and most healthy way of preparing poultry for a meal is to remove the visible skin and fats before cooking. Roast, bake, or broil poultry instead of deep frying it to prevent oil absorption.  Among the parts, chicken breasts contain high protein and low fat, which makes them the better choice for cuts.

Water is vital to sustaining a healthy life. Drinking at least 8 ounces of 8 glasses of water daily is recommended.   It aids the cells, tissues, and organs to function normally.   Body water deficit or dehydration can cause serious damage to kidneys and other organs, which may result in mental confusion, coma, and even death if not given medical intervention immediately.

Maintain a low-fat diet. Foods that are naturally low in fats are fruits, vegetables, beans, and grains.  Make sure to check the product labels you buy from the market.  The fat content label per serving should not exceed 2 to 3 grams.  It is best to choose the fat content of 1 gram of fat per 100 calories.

Supplement your body with iron nutrition. Iron can only be taken from food sources such as red meats, fish, poultry, cereals, leafy vegetables, and raisins. It serves as a fuel to energize our body by helping produce red blood cells.   Take iron-rich foods with Vitamin C for effective iron absorption.

Eat a banana for breakfast is an effective weight loss plan known as the Miracle Morning Banana Diet. In this diet plan, all you need is to eat a banana for breakfast, drink adequate water, no more eating after 8:00

PM  and sleep before midnight.    It is proven to be effective since bananas increase metabolism.

Include high-fiber foods in your diet plan. It is a simple means to maintain health and physical fitness.  High-fiber foods can be found in whole foods such as fruits,  legumes,  nuts,  grains, and vegetables. Fiber contents can help enhance your energy and keep you from diseases such as cardiovascular disease.

Carbohydrates do not increase weight. It is not advisable to cut down carbohydrate intake because it is the primary food source of energy and contains low fat. The side dishes eaten with rice, and the spreads placed in the sandwiches are the ones that need to be limited if losing weight is your goal.

Treat yourself to a non-fat yogurt and combine it with your favorite fruit slices. Dairy products such as yogurt are naturally rich in Calcium to strengthen bones and vitamin A, which plays a great role in making our skin beautiful. Non-fat yogurt also contains friendly bacteria known as probiotics to enhance digestive processes.

Drink orange juice or eat an orange every day. Citrus fruits are high in Vitamin C, which can enhance our immune system and improve our resistance to infection.  It also facilitates the absorption of iron for the prevention of anemia.   Other sources of vitamin C include berries, tomatoes, kiwi, and leafy green vegetables.

Enjoy eating steamed oysters. Oysters are rich in zinc. Zinc is needed for the production of cells and the repair of tissues.   It also helps in the normal functioning of the immune and reproductive systems. Zinc can also be found in other food sources, such as beef and pork.

To have a brighter and healthier eye, eat foods rich in vitamins A, C, E, beta-carotene, and lutein. These antioxidants can decrease your risk of eye problems, especially age-related macular degeneration, which can cause blindness as you age.  It can all be taken from green leafy vegetables.

Don’t eat if you are not hungry. It will cause you a lot of weight. When you feel hungry, drink water because sometimes we respond to our thirst by eating.  After drinking and you still feel the same way, eat, but don’t overdo it.  Slowly and enjoy your food without adding more food to your plate.

Control yourself from eating too much during holidays and parties.

Foods prepared can be very mouth-watery, but you need to resist it by staying away from the preparation.  As much as possible, set in your mind that you need to eat only nutritious foods at a non-excessive amount.

Be conscious of what you are drinking. Sodas, coffee, energy drinks, and alcohol drinks contain many calories.   It concentrates more on making your belly fat bigger.  When you feel thirsty, the cheapest and most helpful for your body is to grab a glass of water or diluted freshly squeezed juice instead.

Junk food literally means useless. It does not do any good to your body. It is high in sodium, calories and many chemical ingredients to attract buyers with the artificial flavoring.  Instead of buying junk foods for your snacks and break time, substitute it with nutritious fruits and vegetables.

Reduce your sugar gradually in your hot or cold drinks until you don’t need it anymore.  White sugar does not contain any vitamins or minerals, and brown sugar contains little nutritional importance.   Sugar and honey are also fattening and can cause tooth decay.

Give fruit or toys instead of giving candies and sweets to children as presents or rewards. As young associative learners, children will later associate harmful foods with good events.  This might overshadow their thinking about the true value of a healthy and nutritious diet.  As much as possible, practice a healthy lifestyle with the young ones.

It is important to be careful about how much you eat. Know the intended number of servings of packed foods before eating. Some packed noodles can be small in packages but it sometimes prepared for two or more persons. Others fail to realize this and eat the whole pack of noodles, making their calories and food intake double.

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Eat more fish. Whitefish is low in fat, and oily fish has high omega-3- fatty acids. Fish oil or omega-3 fatty acids are unsaturated oils that cannot be found in other food sources.   It will help the body combat cholesterol and will help maintain a healthy heart function.

Omega 3 fatty acids are beneficial in getting rid of cholesterol, but those who do not like to eat oily fish can substitute flaxseeds instead. It is composed of Omega 3 fatty acids, available in different nutrition stores. You can take this once a  week as your food supplement.

Be careful of what you buy in the grocery store; an attractive food package and expensive price do not necessarily mean it is healthy.   Famous product endorsers can also be very convincing, but you should not believe everything you see and hear from them.  It is best to have your knowledge of what is good for you.

The most important thing to know about allergies is the allergen.

Allergens are substances that trigger allergies, which can be in the form of dust, pet hair, scents, pollen, and smoke.  Trace the pattern of your allergy.   Sneezing after cleaning your house might mean that your allergens are dust.

Do an elimination diet if you suspect that you are allergic to foods.

Do this gradually by eliminating each food you usually eat for a period of 2 to 4 weeks to see changes.  The process will be repeated oppositely by introducing again the eliminated food to see if allergic symptoms will manifest.

The best way to deal with a food allergy is to avoid its triggering factor.

Check food labels carefully for additives that can cause allergic reactions.   If you suspect that a specific additive can cause the allergy, avoid those as much as possible. Consider fresh and unprocessed foods.

Monitor your food intake by keeping a  diary.    List all your activities, including all the foods you eat.    Take note of when your allergies begin to show.  It may establish a connection between your allergic reactions and a particular food or something like scents, soap, cosmetics, clothing that you wear, or your pet’s fur.

Don’t hesitate to ask about the ingredients on the menu when eating at restaurants, parties, or when eating foods prepared by someone else. It is important to know this information for your safety and precaution.  Always bring with you antihistamines or anti-allergy drugs as prescribed by your doctor for emergency cases.

If possible, wear an ID bracelet that indicates your allergy. This will help other people know what triggers your allergic reactions in cases of emergency.    Before going to a buffet, you may also consider telling your family members, officemates, and friends about your allergies.  In this case, they can alert you of the food you should not take.

It is important to seek help from experts such as allergists or immunologists to diagnose and treat your allergies better. They may perform several tests to identify the specific triggering factors. They will also provide you with medical prescriptions suited for you.

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It is best to check if you manifest signs and symptoms of allergies to widely known food allergens such as soy, milk, peanuts, seafood, and eggs. If it causes itching, sneezing, swelling, and hives, keep it away from your home and avoid these as much as possible.

As soon as you discover that you have a food allergy, you need to adjust your meal plan and nutritional intake. You may need to supplement the nutrients lost by getting rid of the triggering foods. Diet modifications are necessary, but observe a well-balanced diet to maintain a healthy body without the food that triggers your allergy.

Sometimes, the food allergens are your favorite foods, which could be more difficult for you to eliminate. Try to condition your mind that foods and additives that can trigger your allergies are not edible. In this way, you can gradually avoid the temptation of eating or tasting bits.

It is better not to eat any nuts, even if you know the specific type of nut you are allergic to. Determine carefully the content of what you are buying because nuts are present in some food products and are used as ingredients in shampoos, soaps, and lotions.

Stress, tension, and anxiety can also trigger allergies. Try to determine the causes and deal with them through relaxation, meditation, reflection, and other coping techniques. Drinking milk before sleeping at night can greatly contribute to a good rest, thus decreasing your potential to be stressed out.

Always be ready because allergic reactions may occur anytime and anywhere. Imagine different situations in advance about having an allergy and how you can handle it if you are away from your home. This will help you prepare and think for your safety first, then panic and not do anything at all.

If your children have food allergies, teach them not to accept any food given by their friends, classmates, or anyone without your confirmation. Let them know what they are allergic to and the symptoms they will manifest so they can seek help from adults or their school clinic when it occurs.

Avoid all kinds of milk and dairy products if you have a milk allergy.

Make sure to have alternative nutrition or substitute milk nutrients by eating calcium-rich foods and  Vitamin  D.    Consider eating more spinach and broccoli or talk to a dietician to provide you with a more planned diet.

Supplement yourself with vitamin C. Vitamin C functions as a natural anti-allergy. A recommended intake of 1000 mg of vitamin C taken twice daily can be a natural treatment for relieving your allergies and asthma.  It should be taken from fresh citrus fruits, not canned juice or processed foods.

Taking a bath before going to sleep at night is recommended for those with pollen allergies.  It is difficult to avoid pollen, but reducing your exposure can be attainable.  Stay inside, especially on hot, dry, and windy days.   Always close your windows and doors with your air conditioner on.

A carpeted floor is not recommended for those with dust allergies. It will trigger sneezing and itchiness continuously. Otherwise, purchase a vacuum cleaner to clean it more often.   Bed covers should also be changed often to keep from setting in.  Leaving your footwear outside your room is also a good idea to prevent more dust.

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It is best not to share your bedroom with your pets, especially if you have allergies. Place them in a separate room to avoid inhaling their hair and dead skin cells. Sometimes, others who have a different type of allergy may develop an allergic reaction to pets more often than those who share a bed with their pets.

Wear gloves and a mask when dusting or cleaning your house to prevent inhalation of dust.  Keep your stuffed toys or place them in a sealed plastic wrap.   Always wash floor rags to prevent the growth of molds. Make sure to vacuum or clean under your bed, and always use a damp cloth to wipe the dust off.

For skin allergies such as contact dermatitis, you should know the surface or texture that you are allergic to. The most common causes of skin allergies are fake jewelry, leather-made materials, and metals.  If you are allergic to these, make sure that you place a cloth or cover to prevent direct contact with your skin.

Wash the skin surface with cool water and mild soap immediately after you develop rashes and itchiness from a known chemical irritant. Don’t scratch to prevent wound and further infection. You may use calamine lotion to treat itchiness, but not in the face area or near the eyes.   If rashes will continuously develop, seek medical help.

Have a daily workout or exercise – Exercising and a daily workout will give you a healthy body and help purify your body and mind by releasing your aggressive endorphins and emotions. You can take in more oxygen through exercise, allowing your body to pump blood faster.