Exercising and eating a healthy diet are key ways to keep your body healthy and happy. Not only will you see the physical positives, but always a healthy and happier mind and state. Numerous studies have shown that exercising on a regular basis and keeping a balanced diet can help reduce risks of disease, stroke, diabetes. Furthermore it will boost your overall well being, improve mental health and lead you to a more positive outlook on life.

To improve your diet, try watching what you eat, and ask yourself is that cookie worth it? Eating a healthy diet is very Important for a healthy living. Including fruits and vegetables in your everyday diet can benefit you greatly because they provide you with vitamins, fiber and minerals your body needs. Proteins like chicken and fish are important for repairing and building your body tissues. Also healthy fats like avocado and nuts can also help your overall health. One of the most important things people forget to do during the day is to drink water. It is super important to stay hydrated because that is a great way to flush out toxins.

Exercise is an excellent way to stay in shape and to stay healthy. Regular physical activity can go a long way and can help you maintain a healthy weight, build muscle, improve your cardiovascular system and it will boost your overall well being. Whether it’s playing sports, lifting weights, running or yoga. There are so many different ways to stay active and many you can enjoy.

El Cid caught up with varsity basketball player JP Colucci ‘23, also known as “Muscles” to talk about the importance of living a healthy life, “I eat right and train hard to make sure I stay healthy so I am prepared to compete on the court and in the classroom. My diet and workout routine help me to discipline my body and mind so I do not become weak. Every man dies but not every man truly lives. In order to live life to the fullest you have to be strong mentally and physically and my diet and training have allowed me to do this. I strongly encourage everyone to eat healthy and to exercise because you will only see the benefits”.

It is also very important to keep in the back of your head that these toxic foods we eat can play a huge role in our brains and mental health. Consuming foods high in sugar, unhealthy fats and processed foods can lead to bad mental health and high stress. A balanced healthy diet that includes fruits, fatty acids and healthy choices have been linked to improve your brain function and a reduced risk of anxiety and depression.

No matter how old you are, it is very important to stay in shape and eat healthy. To start at a young age would benefit you greatly because you set the foundation for a happy and healthy living lifestyle and future. Obviously it is okay to treat yourself to some tasty delicious treats, but also don’t eat them everyday, the greatest treat you can get is seeing the progress you have made. So make sure to always take care of your body, mind and soul by eating healthy and staying active.