Checklist for a healthy lifestyle:
- Consume a healthy diet, eat nourishing foods and limit processed foods and sugars. If your concerned, consider taking a multivitamin supplement – talk to your GP or a Registered Practising Dietician for advice.
- Get Regular exercise.
- Get outdoors every day and enjoy the sunshine – don’t forget to apply your SPF 30+ sunscreen!
- Limit sitting and screen time.
- Get sufficient, quality sleep. The Australian Institute of Health & Welfare recommends that most adults should get 7–9 hours of sleep per night.
- Drink water and stay hydrated, especially in those hot summer months.
- Maintain a healthy body weight.
- Quit smoking (if you smoke).
- Moderate alcohol intake, Go easy on the alcohol – The Australian Guidelines recommend that healthy adults drink no more than 10 standard drinks in a week, 4 drinks in a day, and at least two alcohol free day each week.
- Stay on top of health screenings and check-ups.
Paying attention to your lifestyle and daily habits is the first step to making changes that can benefit your health long term. These are some simple steps for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and a worthwhile investment in your future, you’re worth it!
