A healthy lifestyle

Throughout this pandemic, a lot of people are trying to improve their health, but sometimes they don't know where to start. In my opinion, looking for a healthy lifestyle is the best way to do it.

A healthy lifestyle keeps your organism balanced and doesn't cause illnesses or malaise to you.

An example of that is The Mediterranean one because more than defending a balanced diet, it also gives importance to activities such as:

• Socializing with family and friends and sharing the meals with them;
• Doing daily exercise, even though it isn't necessary to go to the gym to do it. This lifestyle defends that going to work or a friend’s house on foot regularly is, usually, enough;
• Laughing often and enjoying living these are particularly important to preserve mental health. I mean, it doesn't matter having a balanced diet if you aren't happy;

In my opinion, what I have just mentioned are the most significant behaviours from The Mediterranean lifestyle, but I cannot deny that the diet matters too and, if you want to follow this lifestyle, it is crucial follow these points:

• Eat vegetables, fruits, nuts, greens, potatoes, bread, fish, and extra virgin olive oil.
• Eat-in moderation: Eggs, cheese, and yoghurt.
• Rarely eat red meat.
  
  
  

Does this sound familiar to you? Of course it does! These points are the result of observing the food wheel or pyramid, and we can notice something else, for example, avoid:

• Trans fats: Found in margarine;
• Refined oils;
• Processed meat: Processed sausages;

This diet is not too restricted since you can eat the main kinds of food, and it also advises prioritizing regional foods. 

I think that, if you are trying to improve your health, this lifestyle is an awesome choice.

However, there are other good options, therefore, when you chose a lifestyle, you should be careful and in case you have any doubts, ask a nutritionist and only like that you will be sure that you got the right answer. 

Catarina Ferreira, A2 (teacher Miguel Ferreira) Lancaster College Valongo