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by Sankarapandian
In the name of modern life style people tend to ignore the facts which
they should be taken care of.
Usually they don't wake up until the side
effects descends on them. The fast paced life style is creating dangerous
disorders on their health and they begin to feel it only above the age of
40. The junk filled life style has even increased its pace and those who are
in their 30s begin to feel it.
There is a old saying that, "we are what we eat". It even holds
good today. If you are consuming high calorie foods and not doing enough
exercise, it will tell on your health sooner than later. You need to be more
careful when you are approaching the age of 40. Diabetes, respiratory
infection, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, cardiovascular diseases,
cancer and osteoporosis are some main problems, people in this age group
confront with. The food habits and unhealthy lifestyle are the main
contributors.
The most important period in life is between forty and fifty. It is in
this period one ha to bear more responsibilities in their profession as well
as family. They have to travel often, attend multiple meetings, manage a
team and meet targets or deadlines. Their children will be in their teens
and need more care towards their education. The teens need varies from
materialistic to emotional. On the other side they have to cope with
financial stress. To plan for the imminent arrival of the retirement period
and the rising expenses put enormous stress on them.
When nearing 60 the responsibilities will reduce. But the damage done to
the health in their busy 40s may be difficult to reverse. Given their busy
schedules, these people have little time for any exercise. The stress and
strain filled life style, long working hours and unhealthy eating habits
complicate matters.
Good and healthy eating habits
As in most families both the parents are working, they find little or no
time to cook in the house. They rely heavily on ready to cook food and junk
food. These high calorie foods not only affect the health of the parents but
also the next generations in their house. Moreover today's job or profession
is highly demanding which makes them working for long hours, leaving little
time to look after their house and children. This automatically push them to
the easiest choice of ready-to-eat junk foods. These foods consists of high
calories and has artificial coloring and preservatives. So there is no
wonder why these foods are serious health hazards over a period of time.
Using readymade foods deprives one of essential vitamins and minerals which
are rich in our traditional foods. Vegetables and fruits find no place in
their menu.
Frequent consumption of junk foods with irregular intake of meals may
contribute to many health problems such as acidity. gastroenteritis,
obesity, high cholesterol and high blood pressure. Due to these factors
people in this age group complain of fatigue. Those above 40 have no other
option but to modify their dietary intake and lifestyle to optimize their
health and avoid old age ailments. Take more foods like whole grains and
legumes, fruits and vegetables. Lean meat is preferred most and take more
protein rich foods. Avoid oily food or reduce to the minimum level. Avoiding
bad habits altogether is advisable. Reduce alcohol consumption slowly and
quit smoking.
Dietary supplements
Dietary supplements or nutritional supplements is a must in this world of
hectic lifestyle. Remember it is not a choice, but it is a must. Because
home-cooking contributes only a little to our daily food and today's fruits
and vegetables are contaminated and lack proper nutritional values. So
regarding nutrition, there is a huge gap between what we need and what we
get. This deprives our inner organs the essential nutrition they need to
function normally. As a result they get more aged than our physical age.
Take micronutrient fortified foods. Have a health drink rich in vitamins
and minerals. Include more fibrous foods with zero sugar and cholesterol.
Plan your daily intake so that your food is balanced with essential
nutrients. This helps to get the daily quota of nutrients. A balanced diet
helps to improve the immunity level and keep one healthier.
Daily exercise
The dietary supplements help to provide nourishment but are not a full
substitute to a regular balanced diet. The second most important thing is
doing regular exercise. Walking is the best and the easiest form of physical
activity. Go for a thirty minute brisk walking, at least four to five days
in a week. Regular exercise helps to burn excess calories and avoids
becoming obesity. It helps to maintain good health. Take regular health
check-ups for sugar level, cholesterol and blood pressure. Change your
eating habits. Take more vegetables and fruits and give importance to home
cooking. Do regular exercise. The simple thing is, the intake of calories
should match the spent calories. Making the necessary adjustments in our
routine life will keep away the life style disorders.
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