Healthy Eating Patterns And Stress Management Are The Key To Optimizing Body Health Overall

Illustration of a healthy diet (Freepic)

JAKARTA - Regulating a healthy diet and managing stress can help maintain overall body health.

The first thing that can be done is to regulate and maintain a balanced diet. Consumption of balanced nutritious food such as vegetables, fruit, protein and seeds," said Public Health Practitioner, dr. Ngabila Salama as quoted by Antara.

Ngabila said to keep the body's health condition optimal, everyone can start by maintaining a diet through the consumption of nutritious food.

In addition, people need to limit foods that contain high sugar, salt and saturated fat (GGL). These restrictions are carried out in order to prevent various non-communicable diseases such as hypertension and diabetes.

Consumption of these foods should also be balanced by consuming water every day, so that the body's fluid needs are maintained (hydrated).

Water also has benefits for issuing toxins and maintaining concentration. This, he said, is much better than consuming alcohol and cigarettes that increase the risk of various chronic diseases.

Other intakes that need to be consumed are vitamins and supplements such as vitamins C, D, and Zinc to strengthen endurance, especially in the disease season.

Furthermore, Ngabila explained that the next step is to adopt a healthy lifestyle. For example, when you are in the work environment, the sitting position must be ergonomic. Make sure to really rest at rest and find a healthy work environment, so as to prevent fatigue and remain productive.

"Then do exercise at least 30 minutes every day, such as walking, jogging, cycling, or gymnastics. Physical activity can increase endurance, reduce the risk of heart disease, and improve mood," he said.

Regular health checks are also part of this healthy lifestyle. This will increase concern for personal health, starting from examining blood pressure, sugar levels, and cholesterol can help detect disease from an early age.

"Don't hesitate to consult a doctor if there are disturbing symptoms," he said.

He considered the habit of diligently washing hands and maintaining cleanliness to have many benefits. One of them is to prevent the spread of infectious diseases such as flu and other infectious diseases.

Finally, related to stress, people are advised to manage it by taking time to relax, such as meditation, yoga, or doing their favorite hobby to maintain emotional balance.

Make sure the body also gets enough rest by sleeping for 7-8 hours every day. The goal is that the body can recover, strengthen endurance, and maintain mental health.

Avoid staying up late which can have a bad impact on long-term health.

"Following these steps can improve overall health, both for disease prevention and keeping the body in shape at every age," said Ngabila.