the foundation of good health is good nutrition we are in the era of preventive therapy and that is not only better than cure it is also cheaper and healthier1 watch your eating patterns eat a wide variety of foods and instead of eating thrice a day eat five times but reduce the quantity avoid feasting and fasting2 eat smaller portions order small portions and share at restaurants reduce the temptation to clean your plate by setting aside onethird of your meal before you touch it once in a while enjoy small portions of your favourite high calorie foods so that you dont get frustrated and end up binging3 modify your lifestyle dont nap during daytime instead get between seven to nine hours of sleep each night eat slowly and savour each morsel stock your house with a choice of healthy foods and snacks distance yourself from foods that tempt you avoid falling in the loop of emotional binging always try to keep yourself cheerful talk laugh share jokes or read jokes on the internet4 get a blood test once a year identify risk factors and early signs of ailments like heart disorder diabetes high blood pressure and certain cancers5 avoid unnecessary medications as far as possible try to stay away from medications and supplements6 care for your skin drink lots of water and keep your skin well hydrated from within nutrition deficiency can affect your skin health7 exercise regularly regular brisk walking aerobic activities increases the bodys demand for oxygen and trains your heart lungs and muscles to work more efficiently8 destress yourself relaxation like stretching deep breathing meditation and progressive relaxation can reduce anxiety and stress levels9 meditate practicing meditation even doing it for ten minutes is a good idea as it helps to calm down the nerves and mind10 sound sleep ensuring good and comfortable sleep is important