From drinking protein shakes, to eating baby food, simply open a magazine or browse through social media and you’ll find endless advice for your health.
With so much information out there, it can be hard to know what advice to follow, yet maintaining a good health doesn’t have to be complicated or a chore. Keep reading to find 10 easy steps you can start incorporating into your weekly routine to maximise your health.
According to the NHS, keeping track of what you eat and limiting the amount of sugar, salt and saturated fat you consume is essential to good health. For maximised health, try eating more fruit, vegetables, whole grains and fish.
When life gets busy, it is very tempting to prioritise our many responsibilities over eating. However, scientists say that there are several consequences to skipping meals, including eating disorders, low energy and it can also slow down your metabolism.
Taking daily multivitamin supplements will help you to keep sufficient levels of nutrients. However, nothing beats having a variety of vegetables and fruits in your diet.
Drinking water is vital! In the UK, doctors advise that adults drink between 6-8 glasses of fluid per day. Although this doesn’t only have to be water, you should avoid drinking sugary beverages.
If your job requires you to sit in front of a computer screen for extended periods of time, you should consider taking breaks, such as walking around the office for a few minutes.
Our bodies need sufficient time of good quality sleep to rest and rejuvenate. The recommended amount of sleep is 7-9 hours every night.
Negative feelings and constant stress can affect your blood pressure, hormone balance, the immune system, amongst many other things. Finding ways to manage your emotions will have a positive impact on your overall health.
Staying active and exercising for at least “150 minutes of which should be moderate intensive activity or 75 minutes of vigorous intense activity per week.” is necessary for good health, says the NHS.
For healthy skin, mouth and hair it is recommended that you shower regularly and brush your teeth at least twice a day for 2 minutes. Furthermore, keeping your body and environment clean has been proven to reduce the risk of diseases.
God promises us in His word to give us strength, vigour and good health. Every Tuesday we will be exploring what the word of God says regarding the health. If you are sick or experiencing pain, you will receive a prayer and a word of faith to empower you to continue fighting for a transformation in your health!
You don’t have to fight this problem in your health alone – join us every Tuesday at 7:30pm (also at 7am, 10am and 3pm) at your local Universal Church!
The UCKG HelpCentre’s spiritual advice is to be seen as a complement to the scientifically proven treatment you may be receiving. The UCKG HelpCentre does not claim to heal people but believes that God can through the power of faith. Always follow your doctor’s instructions.
Sources: https://fsph.iupui.edu/doc/10-Tips-Healthy-Lifestyle.pdf
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/exercise-guidelines/physical-activity-guidelines-for-adults-aged-19-to-64/#:~:text=do%20at%20least%20150%20minutes,not%20moving%20with%20some%20activity
