We are what we eat. That is an old saying and there is a lot of truth in it. Doctors and scientists are now of the opinion that we can be healthy if we eat a healthy diet. Otherwise, we will get ill.
Modern food experts say that a healthy diet should include at least five portion of fruit and vegetables has many health-giving advantages. In particular, fruit and vegetable are believed to have the ability to prevent cancer.
Nutritional experts also recommend a diet that is low in fat. Too much fat can lead to several health problems, such as heart disease. People are advised not to eat too much red meat and to eat regular quantities of fish.
Eating too much fast food is a sure way to become unhealthy. It tends to be high in fat with all the problems that this can bring. It also contains an excess of salt. A regular diet of fast food can lead to obesity which can cause several illnesses, such as heart disease.
Regular exercise is also an important part of a healthy lifestyle. Nowadays, we all use cars or public transport too much. We should walk more. We should also stop taking lifts to the upper floors of buildings. Instead, we should use the stairs.
Finally, people who want to be healthy should not smoke. That causes chest and lung problems. Also, they should avoid taking too much alcohol.
People are living longer but to enjoy a long life they need to be healthy. We all need to think about to do that from an early age.
Vocabulary
Saying—phrase
Diet—food that one takes daily
Excess—too much