Eat plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins. These nutritious foods can help lower your chances of chronic (long-lasting) diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. Try to eat less fast food, salt, and sugar, as these may cause your blood sugar to quickly rise and fall.
Be active for 20-30 minutes a day. Do something you like – a walk, a bike ride, yoga, or even yard work. When you are active, your body and brain make chemicals that help improve your mood and energy.
Aim for 7-8 hours of sleep per night. Go to bed and wake up around the same time each day. Good sleep can help improve your mood and memory. Lack of sleep can lead to weight gain, and even heart disease and diabetes.
Be mindful of unhealthy habits. We all have habits we want to change! Maybe it’s smoking, too much alcohol, or too much TV – the first step is being aware of the habit. Then you can work on it or get help. Unhealthy habits can lead to diseases like cancer and liver disease.
Source: California Black Health Network
