When you are working in the office, doing some desk job or working from home, you tend to get too attached to the chair and there is no other option, but to sit and work. Remember long periods of sitting leads to weight gain higher levels of cholesterol- and increased risk of heart related deaths. So stand and stretch yourself every half an hour.
Don’t carry junk food or oily puris and bhajis in your lunch box. Learn to make something healthy for yourself such as crunchy green salad, sprouts, wheat pasta with lots of vegetables or may be grilled chicken with whole wheat bread. BY doing this you will not be hungry and at the same time not have any healthy problems. This will keep you away from aerated drinks, chips, samosas and all things wrong.
Snack wisely. Stay away from empty calories. Have fruits and sprout salads. Munching on nuts and flax seeds are also a good option.
Sprinkle chopped almonds on your cereal. Almonds can lower the risk of heart diseases by reducing level of LDL cholesterol. Antioxidants and Vitamin E which are found in almond skins prevents plaque from forming on artery walls. Whole wheat cereals like oats and wheat flakes will keep your Bp under check.
Did you know that brushing your teeth can actually reduce the risk of heart diseases? Recent studies show a strong association between gum disease and heart disease, possibly because unhealthy gums cause systemic inflammation. So brush your teeth properly in the morning and in the night.
Sleep well at least for six hours in the night. It has been found out that those who sleep well in the night have less chances of plaque build-up in their blood vessels than people who sleep for less than six hours.
There are chances that when you are working continuously you feel a kind of fatigue especially during the late afternoon. Do some breathing exercises or just chat with a friend who makes you feel good. Or may be listen to some soothing music. This will help in bringing down your blood pressure. And above everything remain happy.
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