There are a huge number of different methods for maintaining great body shape and health known to everyone, like walking, cycling, doing sports or fitness. However, what to do if gyms are scary, running is too boring, you can’t ride a bike, or simply don’t have enough time even to take your online dating Johnstown PA life offline, not to mention regularly practicing sports in fitness clubs? Well, luckily there are even simpler but no less effective activities to get yourself in shape, prevent some conditions and maintain your health.
Keep track of your sugar and salt intake
Many people have probably heard that refined sugar is not very useful, but few understand the very mechanism of its harmful effects. But if you think about it, consuming large amounts of sugar can harm everything we have – from nerves, teeth, bones, blood vessels to all internal organs.
Salt is equally harmful: when there is too much of it in the blood, it is difficult for the kidneys to excrete unnecessary substances, causing blood pressure to rise.
So instead of savory and sweet snacks, try whole foods like bananas and avocados, which are high in potassium, a natural antidote to sodium, which can affect blood pressure.
You can also give preference to fiber-rich foods that keep energy levels more stable than fast sugars or high-carb snacks. Moreover, fiber helps you feel less hungry and keeps your digestive system working properly. Whole grains, fruits, nuts, and vegetables are high in fiber. Many of the highest-fiber foods are also low on the glycemic index, which can help avoid spikes in blood sugar.
Take resveratrol
Resveratrol is a natural antioxidant secreted by some plants as a defense against bacteria. It is considered a natural aid in slowing down the aging process and enhancing cell survival. Resveratrol also has other health benefits: it protects against hypertension, heart disease, obesity, and increased insulin sensitivity.
It is found in some foods such as nuts, brightly colored berries, and dark chocolate, but most resveratrol is found in the skins of certain dark grapes. So next time when dating Idaho women and ordering dry red wine – make sure you mention that by this gesture you not only want to make the evening more fun but also take care of your date’s health.
Take vitamin D
Studies have shown that its level in the body is inversely proportional to the risk of death, and a low concentration correlates with mortality from cardiovascular diseases, cancer, and infections, as well as a decrease in cognitive functions, depression, osteoporosis, hypertension, and type 2 diabetes.
The body produces vitamin D outdoors when exposed to direct sunlight. But from October to early March, daylight hours become too short, so an additional dose, upon agreement with the doctor, of D3 is needed.
Eat slower
Learn to spend adequate time at each meal and stop eating on the go. Eat slowly, chewing food thoroughly. Train yourself to separate meals. Nutritionists recommend separating proteins, fats, and carbohydrates and including them in different meals. Split meals 5 times – try cutting back on your main meals and adding two light snacks throughout the day. Thanks to this, digestion will noticeably improve and the metabolism will accelerate.
 Another important condition is drinking enough liquid. The recommended dose is 1.5 – 2 liters of clean water per day.
Sleep after lunch
If you’re lucky enough to work remotely, this tip is for you. The urge to sleep at about two o’clock in the afternoon is quite natural: this is one of two daily periods of minimum activity for a person. During this time, people tend to feel more sleepy and cold. The second period of minimal activity occurs around 3:00 AM, so it can be overlooked.
If you want to make the most of your day, try grabbing a cup of coffee and then taking a nap for 20 minutes. This is a short enough amount of time not to wake up drowsy and long enough for the caffeine to take effect.
