Sure, we ALL have been nagged at to "eat your fruits and vegetables", to "drink your milk", and to "stay away from candy," but let's face it; it can be very difficult to eat healthily and to stay away from sweets (ESPECIALLY during our menstrual cycles!). However, it is possible! Part of eating healthily is getting the proper amount of vitamins and minerals. Some foods that contain vitamins and/or minerals include:
While eating healthily is a good thing, too much of a good thing can be bad for you. For example, if you consume too much potassium, you could be subject to muscle paralysis and an abnormal heart beat. In other words, try to balance your meals as much as possible to prevent sickness from consuming one food more than others.
Many people like drinking caffeinated drinks (like soda and coffee), but caffeine interferes with calcium absorption. If you exercise and drink soda to cool down, you are slowly (but surely) counteracting the bone-fortifying effect of the exercise you just did. Instead, drink water or a sports drink. Keep in mind that some sports drinks are better than others - you'll have to try different drinks to see which ones work better for you. Also, don't buy drinks that claim to give you stamina, instant energy, or a stronger body. These drinks usually have harmful chemicals that (over time) can do serious damage to your body.
Healthy Living Main Page
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What type of simple exercises can I do to try and stay fit?
Nutrition - What are YOU eating?
Society's Views about Healthy Living and Physical Fitness
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