Connector February 2023

CONNECTOR.AE 44 CONNECTOR.AE 45 Health and Wellness Health and Wellness ins in the body. The recommended number of glasses to drink is between 6 to 8 glasses. However, the right amount to consume daily is based on your body weight, and should be calculated to find out if the right amount of water intake is being consumed. Cut out processed food: Processed food, although convenient to quickly turn into a meal, is not the healthiest way to nourish our bodies and give it the right nutrients needed. The best way to ensure you are consuming the right nutrients, is by opting for a balanced meal with the right amounts of protein and fibre, while also consuming enough fruits and vegetables. Home cooked meals: Eating at different intervals can take a toll on your body, and one way that can quickly lead to ensuring you are consuming the right meals on time, is by cooking at home. By meal prepping and planning meals in adTips To Lead A Healthier Lifestyle The first month of the year has come to an end, and as we go into February, it is important stick to the resolutions we set before the New Year began. As most of us were still coming off the fun and excitement from December, January has gone by like a blur. That does not mean that it is too late to pick up on the forgotten resolutions and start afresh this month. One of the most common resolutions taken in January is trying to lead a healthier lifestyle. Changes can vary for different individuals based on personal goals, for some, it may be cutting out processed food, and for others can be working out. For people looking to live a healthier lifestyle, little rather than drastic changes can be made on a small scale. Some ways to ensure you are living your best life and making the most of it are by: Getting enough hours of sleep: Sleep is one of the most crucial steps in leading a healthy lifestyle. As individuals, getting the required hours of rest to unwind and relax, is the only way to wake up feeling refreshed and energised rather than groggy and exhausted. The recommended hours of sleep are six to eight hours a night, which is also the required amount for our bodies to recover from the busy day and not feel tired. Find a workout you love: Working out is extremely important as it keeps us healthy and active and helps avoid health issues. As most of us lead a sedentary life, which involves a lot of sitting at work or at home for longer time periods, we do not get as much activity as recommended. One of the key ways to stay fit and ensure a workout is done is by finding an activity that you love. Be it dancing for an hour to your favourite songs, or trying out a pilates class, to lifting weights at the gym. Once you find a workout that you enjoy, the more you do it, the more enjoyable it gets, and soon will lead to trying more workout classes and wanting to get a daily workout in. Drink water: Water is an essential aspect to incorporate for a healthier lifestyle and is known to carry all the nutrients and oxygen to our cells. Water also helps prevent the body from getting dehydrated and helps in flushing out the tox-

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