Take care of your body. It's the only place you have to live in.
Jim Rohn
Healthy Way of Life (Q&A)
Let’s talk about a healthy way of life. What
influences a person’s health?
One
of the first duties we owe to ourselves is to keep our bodies in perfect health.
There are certain laws of health which are simple, but very important for us to
follow.
First
and foremost, pure fresh air is indispensable to good health. So every room in the
house, especially the bedrooms, should be properly ventilated every day.
Secondly,
perfect cleanliness is also important. The whole body should be washed as often
as possible. Our skin "breathes" the way the lungs do. Therefore it
should always be clean.
Thirdly,
physical exercises are necessary to keep the body in perfect condition. It is
essential for the old and the young to do morning exercises with the windows
wide open in your room or, if possible, in the open air.
Although
exercises warm and fill the body with energy, rest is also necessary to the
health of both body and mind. The best time for sleep is during the darkness
and stillness of the night. We should go to bed early and get up early. It is a
good rule to "rise with the lark and go to bed with the lark".
Finally,
most essential to our body is food. Be moderate in eating. If you eat slowly,
you will not overeat.
To
crown it all, we must remember that moderation in eating, reasonable hours of
work and study, regularity in exercise, rest, cleanliness and many other
essentials lay the foundations for good health and long life.
Is home-made food better than junk food? Why?
Our world is very fast. It’s getting faster and
faster. People don’t have enough time for doing important things. This also
includes cooking and eating food. Fast food is easy and convenient. It takes
less time to get it and many people like its taste. But many people are overweight
and don’t understand why. The role of fast food in being overweight is very
important. Food has a lot of additives if it is not home cooked. Foods like pastas, pizzas, burgers look nice and taste nice because of artificial
colours, flavourings and preservatives.
However
it is important to understand that though fast food looks so nice and tasty it
may be dangerous for your health. Fast food, if eaten often, can lead to
obesity and other problems.
Fast
food is highly unhealthy and can never give the nutrients and vitamins of a
healthy home-cooked meal. Fast food is inexpensive because it is usually made
with cheaper ingredients such as high fat meat, sugar and fats, instead of nutritious
foods such as lean meats, fresh fruits and vegetables. It doesn’t provide any
benefits to the body and the harm it causes to the health is numerous.
What
questions will you ask a fitness coach?
1.
Do you believe in the effect of fitness?
2.
What is the most effective exercise?
3.
Does fitness help people to look attractive?
4.
What should I eat before and after a workout?
5.
How quickly will I see the results of my training?
What
activities can you advise a person who wants to have a healthy way of life?
If
you want to become a healthier person, it’s all about making gradual changes. Follow
these tips and you will live a long, healthy and happy life.
1)
Get lots of
sleep. To be healthy you’ll need 8-10 hours of sleep every day. This keeps you awake and attentive, so you don’t have to drink caffeine
and sugar-loaded energy drinks.
2)
Laugh and
smile! Smiling and laughing a lot, as it has been scientifically proved, keeps
you healthier.
3)
Do nothing for a short while. Staying in a dark, quiet place without having any stressful
thoughts for about ten minutes will help you relax and feel better. Just do this twice a day.
4)
Eat more fruit and vegetables. Fruit and vegetables are an important part of a healthy
diet. Try to get at least 2-3 portions of fruit per day.
5)
Drink water! Try drinking 250-gram glasses of water three times a day. It helps
you re-energize and keep going. Not drinking enough fresh water leads to
headaches and other problems. Do this, and you’ll stay in good condition.
6)
Get a little exercise every day. This will not only make you feel better, and
make you look better, but help you to get through the day.
7)
Stretch! It
feels great! From when you wake up in the morning, to your gym class, this easy
form of muscle exercise warms you up and makes you more flexible.
8)
Run and jog!
This doesn’t necessarily mean run five miles every morning, just for about 10
minutes twice a week will keep you in shape.
9)
Do
something you love. Play with a pet, go swimming, ride a bike or go for a walk.
If you had a bad day at school, doing things you love to do will keep you in a
good mood and take out your anger. Not only is this fun, but it lets you be
yourself for a while. Try it!
10)
Feel good
about yourself! There is always going to be someone in the room who does at
least one thing better than you, so don’t compare yourself to other people!
Find things you are good at, and use your talents!
Positive emotions are healthy, prolong life and
make living pleasant.
Why is a balanced diet important for your health?
There is a wise saying "You are what you
eat" or "An apple a day keeps the doctor away"; which means that
a balanced diet is the best way to get a healthy body.
We should eat more fresh fruit and vegetables
full of vitamins. We should cut down the amount of fatty, salty and sweet food.
Scientists say that such food increases danger of cancer and heart disease. We
should limit the amount of fizzy drinks, alcohol and fast or junk food. It
leads to health problems.
I
personally try to eat only healthy food. I don't eat a lot of meat or fried food. I try
to eat porridge, fish, soup, salads, fruit and vegetables.
References:
• Your English Exam Support: Подготовка
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среднего образования / [сост. Н.А. Сергиенко]. – Мозырь: Белый Ветер,
2015. – 97, [3] с.
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