Every time you eat or drink you feed or
fight a disease. After all we are what we eat. So it is essential to
choose wisely. A healthy body leads to a healthy mind and that leads
to a positive attitude towards life. The rule is just as simple, the
way you treat your body is the way it treats you.
For wholesome family wellness it is
very important that healthy habits are cultivated in the family from
the very beginning. When good eating and exercise habits are formed
at home, they can last a lifetime.
When kids are young, parents have the
advantage because the kids eat most of their meals at home. If you
stock your cupboards and fridge with nutritious foods and toss out
the junk, then your whole family will eat good and stay healthy.
Create healthy snacking habits by leaving out bowls of fruit, cut-up
vegetables, nuts, or dried fruits.
Another healthy habit that promotes
family happiness is having meals together. Sitting down to have meals
as a family is a great way to connect with one another.
But which kid does not like pizza,
burgers, aerated drinks and other fried foods? In that case, a great
health trick mothers can adopt is learning to make leaner versions of
your family's favorites. Remember, the more they get at home the
lesser they would munch on outside.
Keep a tab on the idle habits like
computer games and TV watching. Too much of either leads to
inactivity and mindless munching.
Life's hectic routine barely leaves
time for gym or daily workout sessions but exercise is of vital
importance to stay fit and energized.
Try being each other's inspiration for
exercising regularly or it is a great idea to take up some physical
activity or sport as a family and play at least 3-4 times a week.
Learn/teach how to ride a cycle, play
football or anything new. It not only boosts health but also builds
stronger bonding between the family.
Teach your kids the benefits of timely
bed habits, the importance of fresh fruits, veggies and organic foods
over fried and packaged products. They will definitely thank you one
day.
It
is also very essential to preach and practice good sanitary habits.
Washing hands before eating and such small things are hygiene habits
that go a long way in promoting life longevity.
At last do not forget to spend some
quality time with all your family on a daily basis, even if it is for
ten minutes. You never know what you might get to share. Make
efforts, enhance your family's wellness and happiness.
