Q1.
What should we do and what should we avoid to keep ourselves healthy?
Answer
The chapter answers this in two lists — one of habits to build, one of habits to drop.
| What we should do | What we should avoid |
|---|---|
| Eat a balanced diet with plenty of fruits, vegetables and whole grains | Processed, fatty or sugary food and drinks; eating fast food and other junk food every day |
| Stay physically active — playing outdoors, walking, running, cycling or exercising | Spending too much time on mobile phones or other digital screens |
| Get enough sleep so the body and mind rest and recover | Sleeping very late or not getting enough sleep |
| Keep yourself clean by maintaining personal hygiene | Skipping meals, especially breakfast |
| Make time to relax or meditate every day; practise yoga or simple breathing exercises like pranayama | — |
| Limit screen time and spend more time in nature | — |
| Say NO to harmful substances like tobacco, alcohol and addictive drugs | — |
| Keep the surroundings clean; spend time with family and friends | — |
Why it happens: every item on the left strengthens one of the three aspects of health — food and exercise the body, relaxation and sleep the mind, family and friends the social side. Every item on the right takes time or nutrition away from one of them.