C'mon, Healthy people !

If in my previous post I’ve tried to convince you with facts that eating too much fast food is dangerous, in this one I will go further and give some explanations about the standards of a healthy life-style.
You hear a lot of rumours about this “trend”, but what does it actually mean? Well, it is generally considered that a healthy person is not a tobacco or alcohol victim, has a proportional weight, eats healthy food and does physical activity with regularity.
Sounds simple, doesn’t it? But it is not, even tough creating a healthy lifestyle doesn't have to mean drastic changes. In fact, drastic changes almost always lead to failure. Making small changes in how you live each day can lead to big rewards, so figure out what you can to be healthy today.

A Healthy diet is an essential part of the healthy lifestyle. Not only can a clean diet help with weight management, it can also improve your health and quality of life.


The Food Guide Pyramid determines how many calories you need and what food groups you should focus on. As you can see oils, fats and sweets are likely to be consumed in small portions. The meat and milk products are a good source of vitamin B, which

•enhances immune and nervous system function

•maintains healthy skin and muscle tone

•promotes cell growth and division—including that of the red blood cells that help prevent anemia etc.

You already know fruits and vegetables should be consumed in big proportions, as they are rich in fibers. Rice, cereals and brown bread are high in fibre as well, and they help you in maintaining an optimal level of cholesterol in blood.

Exercising! The secret is that the more you do, the healthier you'll be. Even moderate activities like walking can make a difference.



Just adding a little movement to your life can:
• Improve joint stability

• Maintain bone mass

• Improve mood and reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression

• Improve memory

• Reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes

The Manchester aquatics Centre has many excellent sports facilities on which all offer student discounts. It has a state-of-the-art 50-metre main swimming pool, 50-metre training pool, 25-metre diving/training pool, leisure pool with flume and large fitness suite. You can find more useful information on this site: www.manchestersportandleisure.org

I do believe that you want to be a healthy person! Take every opportunity to improve your own health and the health of your loved ones. Healthy people have more wishes, it has been proved!