If you're unsure about what's right these days, learning what's wrong can be a solid first step, especially when it comes to your health. There's so much conflicting information, like vaccine safety and the dangers of the diet sweeteners, it's easy to be confused with what's the right thing to do.
Identifying unhealthy habits such as eating ultra-processed foods or drinking diet colas can help you recognize what you should be doing and why. If you can't figure out what's right, focus on what's wrong first.
Understanding that artificial sweeteners actually spike your blood sugar and risks diabetes can steer you toward healthier eating habits. Learning about the foods that make you sick will help you pick which ones will nourish you.
To build a healthier life, you want to learn what’s right by identifying the bad. Combining both gives you a clearer path to a healthier lifestyle.
Understanding your mistakes, pitfalls, and harmful habits can clarify boundaries and guide you toward better choices. It’s like mapping out the “don’ts” to narrow down the “do’s.” For example, knowing that excessive screen time harms sleep can push you to set limits and prioritize your rest.
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Do an inventory of your daily habits to see which ones you can eliminate to secure better mental and physical health. Here are 10 things considered unhealthy that you can easily remove from your daily routine:
Ultra-Processed Foods: High in sugars, trans fats, and additives, processed foods are linked to obesity and heart disease.
Excessive Screen Time: Staying too long on your cell phone, iPad or laptop contributes to eye strain, poor sleep, and mental health issues; set time limits for your children and encourage them to spend some time outdoors.
Sedentary Lifestyle: A lack of physical activity increases the risks of diabetes, heart disease, and obesity.
Chronic Stress: Prolonged stress harms your mental health, immunity, and cardiovascular health.
Vaping/E-Cigarettes: Despite marketing claims as a safe alternative to cigarettes, vaping poses risks to your lung health and contains harmful chemicals.
Processed Sugar: Eating and drinking too much processed sugar is linked to obesity, diabetes, and dental issues.
Artificial Sweeteners: Sugar-free products using the artificial sweeteners are not the solution to avoiding sugar. They are also linked to obesity, diabetes, and mental issues.
Sleep Deprivation: Less than 7-8 hours of sleep nightly impairs your cognition and immune function.
Excessive Alcohol Consumption: Too much alcohol is linked to liver disease, cancer, and mental health issues.
Overuse of Antibiotics: Longterm use of antibiotics contributes to antibiotic resistance, which disrupts your gut health and immunity.
Healthy Habits:
Once you become aware of the things you have been doing wrong on a regular basis, you can replace those daily habits with healthier choices. Here are 10 healthy habits to incorporate in your daily life:
Eat a Balanced Breakfast: Breakfast doesn't mean that you eat as soon as you wake-up, consider breakfast the first meal that you eat for the day. Start your daily meals with nutrient-rich foods like whole grains, fruits, and protein to fuel your day and stabilize your blood sugar.
Drink Plenty of Water: Aim to drink 8 to 10 cups early in the day (about 2-2.5 liters) to support hydration, digestion, skin health, and energy levels.
Move Your Body: Stay physically active for at least 20 to 30 minutes every other day. Maintain a moderate exercise routine — walking, yoga, or strength training — pick something that you enjoy to boost your heart health and mood. Walk the dog, bike around the neighborhood, hit a tennis ball against side of the garage, or swim some laps.
Practice Mindfulness: Spend 5 to 10 minutes each day to meditate, pray, get out in Nature, and do deep breathing to reduce your stress and improve mental clarity.
Get 7-8 Hours of Sleep: Prioritize consistent, quality sleep every night to enhance your cognition, immunity, skin health, and recovery from illness.
Eat 5-6 Servings of Fruits and Vegetables: These raw foods provide essential vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants for overall health. Try to eat them raw or steamed to preserve the nutrient levels.
Limit Screen Time: Take breaks from your techno-devices, especially before bed, to protect sleep quality and eye health.
Connect Socially: Spend time with friends, family and neighbors to maintain meaningful conversations that combat loneliness and boost mental health. Making contact doesn't mean that you have to have a long visit - it's more important to keep your connections open.
Practice Gratitude: Reflect daily on 1 to 3 things that you’re thankful for to foster your positivity and reduce depression and anxiety.
Maintain Good Hygiene: Thoroughly brush your teeth daily, wash your hands regularly, and care for your skin to prevent infections, aging, and well-being.
If you want tips on how to stick to these habits or specifics for your lifestyle, let me know! I recommend detoxing periodically throughout the year, and discover what toxins may be inside of you by doing a hair analysis with me.
Out with the bad and in with the good. Keep this easy because easy is good!
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If you want to learn more about healthy living and disease prevention, contact me at janethull.com. Remember that you are never alone when you are looking for good health!
I look forward to supporting you on your journey to alternative health and wellness.
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It's cool. I have the same problem 😉😎
Awesome article, Janet. New Years Day this year I decided to change my diet and work out three times a week. I have lost around 25lbs. I try to eat healthy meals three times a day and take supplements for muscular development and health.