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Tips for healthy snacking

It is good to have at least 4-5 small meals daily. Some of these meals may be snacks. Some examples of healthy snacks are- One medium sized whole fruit. Raw vegetables with curd dip. Puffed rice. Steamed sprouts. Lotus seeds. A handful of all nuts {roasted and unsalted.}

How to overcome laziness

Easy ways to overcome laziness- 1- Sleep well at night so that you get up energised the other day. 2- Exercise to be fit. 3- Stretch your body. 4- Eat a fruit within 20 mins of waking up to energise yourself. 5- Keep your surroundings clean. 6- Flash some water on your face the moment you get up from sleep. 7- Plan your day. So you are not wasting time. 8- Set realistic goals and work to achieve it. 9- Do not overeat. 10- Do not waste time on mobile phones for hours.

Don’t sit idle

It is very important to keep yourself busy. Sitting idle or just doing time pass can be your enemy. Always make a point to utilize your precious time. There are many people who just do time pass. This will not bring any change in their life. Make it a point to utilise your time in such a way that will change you completely. A friend who meets you after years and tells you that you have changed and he or she is surprised. That should be a very big compliment for you.That you are not the same like before. You have learnt and grown.  Growing in life is important. Do not be still , make a move , flow like a river. Every day should be different. Do not pass your time by watching TV , instead go to the park near you. Enjoy the nature, watch how kids fall in the park doing cycling but still get up and race again with their friends. Learn from the kid , learn that kid doesn’t get discou...

Exercise

Be physically active on a regular basis throughout the day.  It is recommended that exercising 4-5 times a week for at least 30 minutes per session is good for health. Some specific exercises should be included to improve and strengthen the muscles. Stretch before and after exercising.  Be careful not to overdo exercises, especially physically strenuous exercises. Make sure you take enough rest and drink enough water when you exercise. Even if you don’t have enough time to exercise daily, take small steps to become more active on daily basis. Limit screen time on phones and Tv. Avoid sitting idle during your free time and take up hobbies and activities that engage your attention and your body. Take the stairs instead of the lift. Walk instead of taking the car, cycle or bike. Household chores such as cleaning, ironing, grocery shoppi...

Healthy eating tips when eating out

Start your meals with appetisers like soups or salads. If unsure about the source and hygiene, avoid uncooked salads and raw preparations. Look for grilled and roasted preparations in general, and especially if you want to watch your weight. Limit the intake of alcoholic beverages and sugar drinks. Skip desserts if possible.  Take care to avoid creamy or deep fried desserts if you are concerned about your weight. Choose fruits. If you have had a heavy meal, make sure the subsequent meal is lighter. Avoid deep fried foods like poories, bhaturas , kachoris etc. If you want to watch your weight. Avoid eating from roadside vendors. Check whether the food is kept covered and not exposed to flies and dust. Avoid “super -sizing” your meal. Choose medium sized meals.