Yoga and fitness

Somewhere in the recent hectic lives, it is extremely important to fit in one's fitness schedule somewhere. A good option is yoga. Yoga, the Indian form of exercise, is an exercise regime which involves aasanas and breathing exercises. Through this oriental form of exercise, one will not only be fitter, but will have better health and fitness.

Yoga advocates that one's body needs to return to the world which wasn't concrete and immobile. It says that combined with good food, a balanced diet and nutrition, one's body can be absolutely healthy. Yoga regimes are available online or on CDs which can be played on the computer or DVD system and followed along with the instructor.

Health IS Wealth

Maintaining the health of the family by eating right with a sufficient intake of nutrients is of utmost importance. In today’s day and age of unreliability, most food companies are not taking care about the health. Any health food that the family buys has to prove its worth in terms of being approved by a proper medical and scientific organisation. Certain foods that have extra calories or having excess of fatty acids must be avoided. Fuzzy soft drinks on a regular basis are not a good idea for children because of certain chemicals in them that spoil the delicate teeth of the child and can be poisonous enough to cause further health damage. We are all aware of the pesticide controversy that a reputed soft drink company was gripped by. Hence, the family should be extra careful about their food and drink intake.

The food nutrition pyramid

The food nutrition pyramid is a nutrition guideline that helps kids and parents have the perfect intake of their daily nutrients keeping them in perfect health. Every food item on the pyramid consists of different nutrient mix.

Grains are a major source of complex carbohydrates and hence essential as they provide the majority of energy. Eating raw fruits is an excellent idea as they have provisions for vitamin A and C in them. Calcium is very essential as it paves the way for healthy growth, strengthening of bones and muscles. In these recent times, people are becoming very calorie conscious. Calories are definitely a must for the body, as they burn to produce energy. The perfect diet includes all the various nutrients in the right amount bringing about a healthy living.