Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Step1
Eat at least five servings of fruit and vegetables a day. Mix it up--keep favorites on hand, and find ways flavorful recipes that incorporate vegetables.
Step2
Exercise for at least 30 minutes, at least five times a week. Exercise does not have to be a chore. It can be fun, and it can involve the interests of anyone. Play Frisbee with a pet, speed walk around a mall while window shopping or go for a long hike to take nature pictures.
Step3
Don't smoke. It is no secret that smoking is an unhealthy habit in every single way. If you already smoke, take advantage of the many treatment options now available to nix the addiction.
Step4
Maintain a healthy weight. Everyone has different metabolisms and genetics, but the perfect combination of exercise and healthy eating can keep anyone at healthy weight. Take a look at the Resources section of this page, down below. It has an easy-to-follow height-to-weight ration chart. Use these numbers to know where your need to get your weight to.
Step5
Take a multivitamin everyday. This is important for everyone from children to teenagers to the elderly. There are many to choose from, some with extra iron and protein for vegetarians, some with extra calcium for older women and much more. Vitamins do not need to be complicated, however nor do you have to spend a lot of money. Multivitamins are fairly generic in what they contain. Just go to your local drug store or Trader Joe's market and pick out a bottle--you'll see a men's and women's multivitamin. Go with what you need--also know that the woman's vitamin is usually just bulked up with calcium.
Step6
Wash hands all the time. Teach children healthy hand washing practices. Have antibacterial soap plentiful at every sink, and avoid germs being spread.
Step7
Get plenty of rest. Everyone needs rest and periods of low-stress. This goes for adults and children. Don't make schedules so hectic that there isn't time for any breaks.
