In the contemporary times, teenager fitness is something that has become a
serious cause of concern for the society. Teenagers are not really living a
healthy lifestyle. Earlier, people used to follow the idea of 'early to bed and
early to rise.' But, now our youngsters neither go early to bed, nor do they
wake up early in the morning.
In the name of adopting healthy eating habits, teens prefer eating fad foods
that virtually have no nutritional value. They always get lured into trying
unhealthy foodstuff, ignoring the fact that they are harmful for their body.
Even in case of drinking, adolescents are trying liquor, instead of going in for
healthy drinks. Infact, their eating and drinking habits are taking the shape of
binge eating and drinking disorder. Read further to know as to how to lead
teenager healthy lifestyle…
Here are some teen lifestyle tips:
Food
* You should eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, as they are important
sources of vitamins and minerals.
* Milk and other dairy products like meat, fish, eggs etc should be consumed
only in moderate quantities.
* Fats should not be taken in large quantities, but then that does not mean, you
don’t need to eat fats, but what is required is to restrict your consumption to
smaller quantities.
* Sugary foodstuff like cakes, biscuits, sweets, soft drinks, and ice cream can
become a cause of tooth decay; so restrict your consumption to smaller
quantities.
* In a nutshell, your total food intake per day should be such that 50% of the
calories should come from complex carbohydrates such as cereals, rice and bread.
About one third contribution should come from milk and other dairy products and
the rest from fats.
Exercise
It is very essential for each one of us to do some sort of physical activity.
Pursuing sports is not only a great hobby, but also a fabulous way to keep in
shape. But teens tend to skip on this important aspect of their life, so as to
hang out with friends. This is the point, from where youngsters deflect from
their path of leading a healthy lifestyle.
Sleep
Having a sound sleep goes a long way in maintaining your overall fitness. In
fact proper sleep is one of the main beauty secrets of celebrities. If you have
a healthy sleep, it shows on your face in the form of glow. Lack of proper sleep
is likely to cause irritability and the scope of mood swings increases. |
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