Today we will be talking about three
health tips you need to know as a college student. This will help keep your mind
sharp and your grades high. We all know 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.
Number one 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. Eat
moderate portions if you keep portion sizes moderate and reasonable it is
easier 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.
1-Do
not skip meals
Skipping meals can lead to out-of-control
hunger and frequently results in over-indulging snacking between regular meals
can help. If you're oppressed 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 in focus while also affecting such bodily
functions as muscle function in the cleansing of waste products.
2-
Fitness and stress management
1-Use the stairs instead of the
elevator, get at least 30 minutes of activity every day. If the idea of
sweating at the gym for hours on end doesn't sound appealing to you then head
outside for a game of ultimate Frisbee or try going for a walk or a run.
2- The important thing is that you
get moving, relax, keep yourself organized to eliminate unnecessary and
preventable stress. Turn off the TV and listen to music. Make time every day
even if it's just 15 minutes for relaxation and reflection. Get plenty of sleep
allow at least 30 minutes of quiet relaxing activity before bed at night.
For example;
Reading
Resist the temptation to use
sleeping pills when under the stress of writing papers studying etc.
Sleep is not a waste of time it's as
important and necessary as nutrition and exercise
3-Social
health
Get involved and meet people in a
positive environment. Often the adjustment to college can be difficult
especially when students are leaving the support system they have known for a
lifetime. Whether it's participating on a sports team or in Rhode student
government joining a religious organization volunteering at the soup kitchen or
helping, in some other form helping others helps us.
The most important thing to remember
is to find something you are interested in and enjoy yourself.
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