4 Healthy Habits to Start in This Season

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New Year is the perfect time for a new beginning. You may like to make healthy changes during this season. These changes may ensure better family health and well-being. Here are some tips to improve your family’s health and happiness.

Eat more vegetables and fruits

Vegetables and fruits are a great source of vitamins and minerals. You can find several kinds of vegetables and fruits in the market all over the year. You should add at least one vegetable or fruit to every meal. Try to find creative ways to do it. You can easily add some bananas to breakfast cereal or tomatoes to a sandwich.

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Reduce screen time

Nowadays people are spending a lot of time using different electronic devices. Kids are playing games or watching movies at their tab. Adults are busy using social media or browsing online at their smartphones. Our life is very much depended on these devices. But for maintaining a healthy lifestyle we need to reduce our screen time. You can reduce screen time by 30 minutes this season. Spend these 30 minutes by performing any productive activities like walking together, riding a bicycle or dancing in your living room.

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Eat dinner together

We are now spending a very busy time. We all have no time for our family. It causes more stress and depression. Our families are the greatest source of our mental stability. Many studies found that we can decrease anxiety and stress by spending more time with our family. Your dinner time can be a great time for a family gathering. You can meet and discuss all of your family members during this time. This is a great way to increase your family bonding. You can also teach your kids about the nutritional value of different foods and show them about good eating habits. This practice will help you to reduce obesity later in life.

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Explore nature

Nature is a great source of our well-being and happiness. It refreshes our minds as well as our bodies. This season you can start exploring nature around you. It is better to accomplish that with your family. You can go to the nearest park or beach with your friends and family members. You can make a tour plan with your family. Try to spend at least a few hours in nature every week with your family. It will enhance your family bonding as well as improve your health status.

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