5 Health Habits Everyone Knows But Ignores

The most effective principles of health and well-being are obvious, but we often ignore them and try to find magic pills and secrets that will rejuvenate us, make us happy and healthy.

But actually, it’s simple! As simple and effective as the habits that can and should be performed every day.

Wake Up Your Body with a Glass of Water with Lemon Juice

In the morning on an empty stomach, drink a glass of room temperature water, acidified with lemon juice. Lemon juice helps alkalize the body, and water itself on an empty stomach gently starts not only the digestive process, but also wakes up the whole body. You can proceed to breakfast in half an hour.

Drink, Drink, Drink… Throughout the Day

Throughout the day, you need to drink at least 1.5-2 liters of clean water. Everyone already knows this advice, but in reality, few people drink their norm of water. We are talking only about clean water and/or herbal tea (classic teas, coffee, compotes and other liquids are not included).

To help yourself, download a reminder app, there are many of them now. We like plant nanny - in the app you need to water a flower: if you don’t drink water (don’t water) - the flower is sad and wilts.

Have the Right Dinner

In the evening, it is preferable to eat vegetables in any form: raw or cooked.

At the end of the day, the body does not need energy, so the eaten carbohydrates and fats simply will not be effectively digested and absorbed. In the evening, the body prepares for night rest, and the heavy food eaten will not only go to fat deposits, but will also overload the gastrointestinal tract, which interferes with quality sleep.

Walk Cheerfully

Walk at least 5 kilometers a day. Walking more is actually simple, the barriers are only in our heads - it’s laziness. After work, walk a couple of stops on foot or even walk home without transport. Download a tracker to control steps/distances.

Get Enough Sleep!

It is advisable to go to bed before 10 pm. It is scientifically proven that the human nervous system rests from 10 pm to 1 am.

Going to bed at the recommended time prolongs your youth, provides you with vigor throughout the day. In addition, at this time, melatonin is actively produced, working in a chain of hormones responsible for normal digestion and fat burning.

In general, there are many explanations and proofs of the need for early bedtime, you just need to try it for yourself and see.