The World Health Organization (WHO) defines health as "a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being", which means that this concept goes beyond the existence or not of one or another disease. Consequently, more than a healthy lifestyle, we must talk about a healthy lifestyle that includes food, physical exercise, prevention of health, work, the relationship with the environment and social activity.
From this perspective it can be determined that the habits necessary to lead a healthy life are the following:
Balanced diet: a healthy diet is governed by including all the foods included in the nutritional pyramid, but in the right proportions and in sufficient quantity (no more) to maintain the nutritional needs of the organism based on the energy consumption that it makes with the daily activity. The daily energy value of the diet should be 30-40 kilocalories per weight. Carbohydrates must occupy 50-55% of the nutrients, with no more than 10% of simple sugars. Fats must be 30% of the total energy value, distributed as follows: 15-20% monounsaturated fats, 5% polyunsaturated and no more than 7-8% saturated. The consumed proteins must not exceed 10% of the diet. Finally, about 20-25 grams of vegetable fiber must be added to the organism.
Toxic habits: tobacco, alcohol and drugs have a very negative impact on health. The only tolerance refers exclusively to wine or beer, of which even the consumption of the equivalent of a daily drink is recommended.
="text-align: center;"> Physical exercise: the general recommendations determine about 30 minutes of physical activity per day, being sufficient to walk at a rapid pace during this time. This allows you to burn excess calories and strengthen muscles and bones, but also helps control blood pressure, cholesterol and blood glucose levels, in addition to helping to eliminate stress and help you sleep better, acquire a state of relaxation and avoid mood swings, improve self-esteem and personal satisfaction status. It can also be a good way to develop a healthy social activity when the exercise is done in company.
Hygiene: proper hygiene avoids many health problems: from infections to dental or dermatological problems. The concept of hygiene not only refers to the cleaning and cleaning of the body, but also affects the domestic environment.
Toxic products: there are many products to which the exposure of the organism, punctual or continuous, can result in a serious risk to health. The environmental pollution of cities is considered one of the most important risk factors for health.
Mental balance: it does not refer to the existence of mental illness, but to the state of emotional and psychological well-being, necessary to maintain and develop cognitive abilities, social relations and coping with the personal and professional challenges of daily life. Stress, fatigue, irascibility, anxiety are, among others, some of the signs that indicate that the mental state is not entirely healthy.
Social activity: social relations are a fundamental aspect for the health of the human being and, consequently, for a healthy aging. Social isolation can lead to a gradual and irreversible deterioration of physical and mental abilities, including physical disability and dementia.