Lifestyle diseases are the biggest killers in today’s world. To live healthy and disease-free, there is need to adapt a healthier lifestyle by making some small changes to your daily life. Here are six habits that mess with your immunity and increase the risks of developing degenerative and lifestyle diseases like hypertension, cancer, obesity, diabetes and the like.

6 habits that will kill you

Skipping Breakfast

Breakfast is the first meal of the day following a long fasting break. Skipping breakfast will leave you tired and grumpy the entire day. It lowers your metabolism and increases your cravings for junk and sugar later in the day. A wholesome and nutritious breakfast full of fiber and proteins is important to ensure that your energy levels stay at their peak. It will also do wonders to your digestive system.

Not Eating Vegetables

Vegetables are a great source of minerals, essential nutrients and fiber. They help flush out toxins and free radicals from your body leaving you rejuvenated and glowing.

Not Drinking Enough Water

Insufficient intake of water leads to severe dehydration. Experts advice that an adult should aim at consuming eight to ten glasses of water each day. Water regulates the body temperature, helps flush out the toxins, improves digestion and rejuvenates the skin.

Smoking Cigarettes

Smoking increases the risks of lung, throat and breast cancers as well as other dreadful conditions. Quitting smoking will not only reduce the risks of these diseases, it will also improve your look.

Eating Heavy Fried and Junk Foods

Junk/fast foods are full of fats, oils and sugar. All these can cause high cholesterol, gall bladder or kidney stones, hypertension, high blood sugar and obesity. Aim to take a well balanced, home cooked meal instead.

Not Having Enough Sleep

Experts advise that you should have at least eight hours of uninterrupted sleep each day. Ensure that your bed is comfortable and eat a small meal a few hours before you retire to bed.

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