Start Your Year Right with this Simple Cleansing Diet

The Journal of the American Medical Association reported that obesity is a major cause for the lowering of life expectancy among young adults. A correlation was found linking Body-Mass-Index (BMI) to longevity, wherein people with higher BMIs have a bigger chance of having a premature death. An obese 20-year-old white male who stands 5’10” and weighs a whopping 288 pounds has a BMI of greater than 40 is in danger of losing 13 years of his life. This would probably an extreme case but ordinary Americans numbering in the millions have high BMIs resulting to less life expectancy of about three to five years as compared to people with normal BMIs.

As expected, people will consume excessive number of calories during the holidays and this will put more people at risks. However, people can start their year right by following this quick and safe cleansing regimen during and after the holidays:

* Drink lots of water. Get at least eight glasses of water day. You will be surprised at how drinking enough water can prevent several diseases. (I will discuss the benefits of water in later issues).

* Get some fresh air in you. Stretch your legs and go for a brisk walk. Do this daily.

* Don’t get guilty with the indulgences during Christmas and suddenly starve yourself. Just eat normally with have well-balanced meals. Try to avoid nuts and milk chocolate.

* Sleep early. The body has the ability to heal itself and you can induce this by sleeping regularly at the correct times.

* Follow this rule: eat five portions of fruit and vegetable a day. Maximize your intake of antioxidants by mixing colors among fruits and veggies.

Remember, prosperity does not only mean having a fat wallet. It should encompass all aspects of our being – including our health.

Live well and prosper!
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