| In today's world where we are bombarded with | | | | Yogurt is a must; plain with no sugar or flavour is |
| toxins wherever we go, through pollution, fast food | | | | best for digestion |
| or even passive smoking, we need to take a few | | | | Drink Water |
| hours out of the day to look after ourselves and our | | | | You must drink at least eight to ten glasses of water |
| bodies. Even an hour a day can make wonderful | | | | in a day to flush out the toxins that get built up |
| changes to your well being and will leave you with | | | | every day. The best way to flush the toxins out is |
| energy and fresh and youthful appearance. | | | | to have two glasses of warm water every day after |
| Healthy living requires a few things to be followed in | | | | you get up, before having any breakfast. This |
| our daily schedule. So let's take a look at some of | | | | effectively washes out the toxins. |
| them. | | | | Exercise |
| Breathe | | | | Yoga is a world recognized form of exercise that |
| Many times people forget to breathe. Yes, breathing | | | | helps you keep your body fit and nimble. It is |
| is an involuntary action controlled by the brain, but | | | | advisable, though, that you practice yoga under the |
| because of stress, over thinking, bad habits and bad | | | | guidance of a professional, as some postures done |
| posture we forget to breathe. Yoga stresses the | | | | incorrectly can cause ill effects. |
| importance of breathing through an ancient technique | | | | A good cardio workout is the best way to "sweat |
| called the "Pranayam", which teaches you how to | | | | out" the toxins from your body. Not only so you |
| breathe correctly and thus helps rid the body of | | | | burn those extra calories, but the increased blood |
| harmful toxins. The correct intake of oxygen helps | | | | flow and the release of the "happy hormone" and |
| rejuvenate your body and also adds that beautiful | | | | the "pain killer hormone", Endorphin, will leave you |
| blush to your cheeks. | | | | with positive energy to deal whatever is in store for |
| Eat healthy | | | | the day. |
| Yes, every person will talk about eating healthy, but | | | | Be Happy |
| very rarely do they follow what they preach. Making | | | | When you laugh, your body releases the "happy |
| a healthy meal becomes very taxing for some, so | | | | hormone" called endorphin, which is a natural pain killer |
| they just opt for a burger. While indulging once in a | | | | and energy booster. So why not try and laugh every |
| while in your favourite fast food is OK, it is important | | | | day for at least 15 minutes. Watch your favourite |
| to have a healthy fibre rich diet. You must include:o | | | | comedy show or read a funny joke. |
| Brown rice and breado Fish, as it is rich in Omega 3o | | | | Meditating and finding inner peace also helps in being |
| Chicken and eggs for proteins (avoid the yolk, as it is | | | | happy. Try not to take on too much work or stress, |
| fattening)o Fresh vegetables, like spinach, carrots, | | | | as this will only lead in you being tired and cranky. |
| beetroot, cabbage and artichokeso Fresh fruits, like | | | | Try and be positive about everything and it will surely |
| blueberries, bananas, apples and water melonso Dried | | | | have positive effects on your body and mind. |
| fruits, which are rich in fibre and nutrients, like raisinso | | | | |