Health And Fitness

 7 Best Exercises For Our Body 1. Walking Any exercise program should include cardiovascular exercise, which strengthens the heart and burns calories. And walking is something you can do anywhere, anytime, with no equipment other than a good pair of shoes. It's not just for beginners, either: Even the very fit can get a good workout from walking. Doing a brisk walk can burn up to 500 calories per hour, says Robert Gotlin, DO, director of orthopedic and sports rehabilitation at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York. Since it takes 3,500 calories to lose a pound, you could expect to lose a pound for every seven hours you walk, if you did nothing else. Don't go from the sofa to walking an hour day, though. Richard Cotton, a spokesman for the American Council on Exercise, says beginners should start by walking five to -10 minutes at a time, gradually moving up to at least 30 minutes per session. Don't add more than five minutes at a time, he says. Another tip: It's better ...

 Healthy Diet Fruit Fresh, frozen, or canned fruits are great choices. Try fruits beyond apples and bananas such as mango, pineapple, or kiwi fruit. When fresh fruit is not in season, try a frozen, canned, or dried variety. Be aware that dried and canned fruit may contain added sugars or syrups. Choose canned varieties of fruit packed in water or in its own juice. Vegetables Add variety to grilled or steamed vegetables with an herb such as rosemary. You can also sauté (panfry) vegetables in a non-stick pan with a small amount of cooking spray. Or try frozen or canned vegetables for a quick side dish—just microwave and serve. Look for canned vegetables without added salt, butter, or cream sauces. For variety, try a new vegetable each week.  Calcium-rich foods In addition to fat-free and low-fat milk, consider low-fat and fat-free yogurts without added sugars. These come in a variety of flavors and can be a great dessert substitute. Meats If your favorite recipe calls for frying...

 How To Stay Healthy And Fit Staying fit and healthy plays an important role in our life. People neglect their health because of the hectic daily schedules but there are little things that you can do each day that will add to being healthy and fit.   Here are some ways to stay fit and healthy: 1 Do Regular Check-Up- One should get an annual physical check-up to make sure everything is as it should be. There is no harm in getting regular check-ups as it's good for your own body. Do breast or testicular self-exams and get suspicious moles checked out. Getting exams regularly benefits you because if and when something is abnormal, you will get to know about it timely and can consult with your doctor. 2 Get enough sleep- Getting enough sleep is necessary to stay fit and healthy, many of us do not get enough. Lack of sleep affects our physical and mental health tremendously. It also affects metabolism, mood, concentration, memory, motor skills, stress hormones, and even the immune ...