7 habits for healthy families

So important is to exercise daily or follow a balanced diet such as maintaining good communication between family members. Dialogue and cooperation should be encouraged.

One of the most recurrent consultations between marriages with small children or adolescents is how to ensure that everyone has healthier habits and that the "attunement" is the same regardless of age. Do not hesitate to take a look at these habits for healthy families.

7 habits for healthy families

Do not go hungry

Unlike what is believed, each day should eat what is appropriate according to the physical activities and caloric expenditure of each person. This serves to maintain a healthy weight.

On the other hand, "dying of hunger" is a very common mistake among dieters . Experts say that if the necessary nutrients are not incorporated into daily meals, we will be hungry.

This is because the hormones involved in the process of satisfying and sending that message to the brain are not released properly without the necessary food. If we eat foods that provide us with calories but not vitaminsor minerals at half an hour we will be hungry again.

Breakfast and lunch, the inevitable

Much is said about how important breakfast is, but not all of them comply, something similar happens with lunch. These two are the most important meals of a person's day.

In the morning, many do not want to eat anything because they think it will make them feel heavy or that they can not eat large amounts of food. This is a mistake, because it is proven that what we eat at the beginning of the day is what gives us all the energy we need to face the day.

A good idea is to take a good balanced breakfast that gives us the necessary calories. As for lunch, it would be advisable something to help us to pass the day but lighter.

Exercise 20 minutes a day

Think about how much you can do for your body in just 20 minutes. For example, instead of climbing the elevator, use the stairs, play with your children in the garden, etc. You can also use the videos that circulate on the Internet to exercise in your living room.

Decide on family food

At present, parents make many mistakes in relation to what they give their children food. The style "fast food" is the one that most children prefer, for its high content in additives but consume it regularly is very harmful.

Every once in a while going to a fast food place is not bad, the problem is when it becomes a routine and they eat hamburgers, chips and soft drinks every day.

The excess carbohydrates and fats are not good for anyone. They cause diseases such as cholesterol, obesity or hypertension.

Dine with the family every night

During the family dinner it is advisable to talk about the day of each member, to know how they feel, how they have gone, plan the weekend, holidays or parties. Unfortunately that is being lost because the technological devices become the main protagonists.

When families gather to eat, climate and harmony reign at home. This encourages everyone to enjoy good physical, mental and sentimental health. You can also repeat the same at breakfast .

Play together daily

It is true that the obligations of each day sometimes do not allow us to enjoy our children and that is a problem that we sometimes realize too late.

We all want to work hard so that nothing is missing, but will not they be missing the essential, what is the contact with their parents?

This does not mean leaving the job, but rather, to the day, you should dedicate a few minutes to games and family distractions.

Create a routine and respect it

As has been proven, a good night's sleep will keep you young and energetic. Half of adults have lost their ability to sleep and do not sleep more than 6 hours each day.

It is one of the factors that generate stress. Always remember to go to bed and get up at the same time, as well as to eat or exercise.

As we can see, some simple changes in our habits will make us have a better family life and will help us with our daily lives. Do not hesitate to try.

conclusion

Family unity is one of the most important pillars in life. It is worth taking care of it and always trying to improve it. Do not forget to take into account all the points that we have mentioned in the article.

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