5 Ingredients For Living Longer

We all wish to live forever. Who wants to die anyway? We all would like to live a healthy, fruitful life for along time. However, we do nothing much to ensure that. We rarely take care of ourselves. According to the National Center for Health Statistics WISQARS Years of Potential Life Lost (YPLL) Report, diseases such as cancer, heart disease make a lot of us not to reach 75 years. Also, homicide and drug deaths contribute to loss of life at an early stage. The good news is that we can prevent ourselves from dying prematurely if we change our lifestyle. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have estimated that 20-40% of premature deaths are preventable. These simple tips will help you get started with you living longer.



1. Practice gratitude



"Reflect upon your present blessings, of which every man has plenty; not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some."



-Charles Dickens



Having an attitude of gratitude makes you live life happily, contented and succeed in all your endeavors. You won't be in on things you can't control. You will begin to see life with another perspective. Appreciate the little things in life. It makes an impact to your general whole being. Make a habit of writing daily what you are grateful for in life. You will begin to look life with a glass half full. Furthermore, you will soon realize how lucky you are!



2. Have a good night sleep



Well, I don't mean for you to sleep like you won't ever sleep again. The recommended amount of sleep is 6 - 8 hours. When you are well rested, you are more happy, motivated to face the day ahead and less likely to be stressed. I understand it can be a challenge sleeping for these hours because we always have something left to finish which makes us get inadequate rest. With this hacks you will be able to get the much needed rest



✓ Do not go to bed with your phone



✓ Stay away from alcohol and coffee



✓ Eat early at least 2 hours before going to bed



✓ Dim your lights



✓ Don't watch television in bed







3.Drink more water.



We harm our body organs each day when we fail to drink the required amount of water. We ought to drink at least 2 litres of water every day. This is beneficial to your general whole body including your skin. I know most of us have a problem drinking plain water. Here's a little tip to help you master the habit of drinking more water. Try adding flavour like mint, chia seeds or lemon to your water. Also, drinking warm water is great for your body. Consider drinking it every morning when you wake up and before going to bed.



4. Eat healthy



In this current age, smoking, drinking alcohol has been normalized such that if you don't, you seem outdated. When you drink or smoke you are actually reducing your life span with 10 years.We also eat unhealthy foods and snacks which have chemicals that is detrimental to our health. The key to eating healthy is not through fasting or skipping meals rather it's about how much calories you take in. There should be a balance in your diet. This helps your body to get the required nutrients needed for your growth. Men should take 2500 calories each day while women need to have 2000 calories. Reduce the amount of sugar and salt intake. You can substitute your favorite drinks and snacks with fruits and natural juices.



5. Spend time with friends and family



While It's crucial to spend time with your self, it boosts your creativity and you are more aware of yourself, spending time with your Loved ones makes a huge difference in your life. It reduces stress and you are happier. Your sense to belong is met when you spend quality time with your friends and family. It doesn't matter even if you are an introvert, make an effort to be with your friends. When you have supportive friends and family, your mental status will be okay. You are aware that you can turn to them for help when you are faced with challenges. Be wary of frienemies. They will only drain you, choose friends who you share the same goals and purpose in life. Some activities that can make it fun spending time with family and friends include



✓ go out together



✓ watch a movie



✓ eat together



✓ pray together



✓ go hiking







It's doable to have a healthy lifestyle, but it needs you to put effort. Being consistent, disciplined and focused will help you achieve that. Besides this, practice meditation and sun bathing, it's vital to your well being. 50 years from now you will thank yourself for doing this.Lastly, don't forget to smile, it will improve your mood and make you look younger. 



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