You can usually tell when you’re not feeling your best. You may have digestion problems, get tired quickly, feel “off,” and have colds frequently. The good news is that you can feel better by leading a healthy lifestyle. You can begin your journey toward improved well-being by making a few minor adjustments. The success of your first modification can motivate you to continue making more constructive ones. A healthy lifestyle can reduce the risk of many diseases, including those that may run in the family. Persons who consumed a typical diet high in fruits and vegetables for eight weeks were less likely to develop heart disease.
Increased daily fruit and vegetable intake by 66 grams reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes by 25%. Switching from refined grains to whole grains reduces type 2 diabetes by 29% and cardiovascular disease by 22%, 19%, and 15%. Maintaining healthy habits like regular exercise, maintaining a healthy weight, and avoiding ultra-processed foods can significantly extend lifespan, especially in older adults. Ultra-processed foods contribute to environmental issues like greenhouse gas emissions, water scarcity, and deforestation, while raising livestock for meat and dairy contributes 14.5% of human-generated greenhouse gases.
