Key rules for a healthy life
Lasting habits have a significant impact
The foundation of a healthy lifestyle consists of lasting habits. Even small, daily steps toward these goals can have a significant impact.
1. Exercise for 30 minutes on at least five days a week, working up a light sweat.
2. Fat should provide no more than 30% of your daily energy requirements.
3. Saturated fats (found mainly in animal fats) should provide no more than 10% of your daily energy intake.
4. You should consume 30 grams of fibre per day.
5. If you are overweight, aim to lose 7% of your body weight.
6. Make sure you drink enough fluids, spread out over the course of the day.
7. Less stress, more sleep.
8. Avoid smoking and excessive alcohol intake.
