Start living a healthy and active lifestyle today. The experts advise is be active at least one to one and a half hours a day. Being active doesn’t necessarily mean going to the gym to workout. Although it is an excellent place to be active, it is not your only option. As exemplified by the study arty activity that can get your body moving, sweating and burning calories are beneficial to your body. Try walking around your subdivision, or even doing household chores like washing the can

Don’t forget that being physically active is just one part of staying healthy. You also need to have a balanced diet. Make sure to maintain a balance between the number of calories you consume and those which you bum through physical activities. Remember that a balanced diet doesn’t mean having to give up your favorite foods and depriving yourself This simply means eating a wide variety of foods to make sure your body gets everything it needs to stay strong and healthy. Use the food pyramid to guide you on recommended food intakes anything in excess is bad ‘for you, so just maintain moderation.

Lastly, don’t forget to hydrate. Hydration is an important part of health
because water from the beverages you drink is a vital part of the body’s functions. You don’t have to stick to the “eight-glasses-water-a-day” rule either.  According to the Beverage Institute for Health and Wellness (BIHW),
you need 11-16cups  of total fluids everyday, depending on your age, weight,  gender, the weather and your level of physical activity fluids’ mean that all beverages hydrate. including iced teas, ft drinks and juices. as well as foods with water like fruits, vegetables, soups and stews.

Make it a habit Regular physical activity balanced nutrition and proper hydration are the keys to living  a healthy and active lifestyle.