Good Health Tips

 Tips for maintaining good health everyone knows that eating a balanced diet exercising and getting plenty of rest are key to maintaining good
health however that can seem to be an impossible task while in college frequently the appeal of sweets fast food caffeine and alcohol outweigh healthy options when you're in the company of friends or under stress from coursework here are some tips for staying healthy in spite of your college lifestyle nutrition eat a variety of nutrient-rich foods your body actually needs more than 40 different nutrients for good health and there is not one single source for them your daily food selection should include a balance of good carbs protein fruits veggies and dairy products check out the food guide from the USDA at mypyramid.gov eat moderate portions if you keep portion sizes moderate and reasonable it is easy to eat what you want and maintain a healthy and balanced diet what's a moderate portion a medium-sized piece of fruit is one serving a cup of pasta equates two servings and a pint of ice cream contains four servings do not skip meals skipping meals can leave to out-of-control hunger and frequently results in overindulging snacking between regular meals can help if you are pressed for time just make sure you have at least two balanced meals do not eliminate certain foods because our bodies require diverse nutrition it's a bad idea to eliminate all salt fat and sugar from our diets unless told to do so by a medical professional choosing healthier options such as skim or low-fat dairy will help you maintain a balanced diet foods are not good or bad it's all about portion control drink water stay away from cokes and other sugary sodas which can pack as much as 17 teaspoons of sugar per 20 ounces drink sugar is a source of empty calories that can use up important vitamins and minerals in your body water helps not only to hydrate but to aid in blood circulation the removal of toxins from our bodies and in the regulation of our body temperatures avoid too much caffeine caffeine is a mildly addictive drug that can affect your ability to sleep and focus while also affecting such bodily functions as muscle function and the cleansing of waste products.