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between 60% and 70% water and this is necessary to regulate our body temperature and to transfer oxygen to all our organs. We need to drink plenty of water to avoid that we become dehydrated. Drinking water will improve our immune system and relax all our muscles.

* Eat less but more times each day

It is recommended to limit the proportions you eat but more times each day. You can better eat 6 times a small proportion of food than 3 heavy meals. Experts are convinced that this will increase your metabolic rate.

* Limit drinking coffee and tea.

Drinking coffee and tea doesn't harm your health as long you drink in moderate quantities. These beverages contain caffeine and will increase the adrenaline in your body. It is also recommended to avoid decaffeinated alternatives because these contain chemicals which will harm your health.

* Avoid Alcohol

Drinking alcohol can best be avoided or certainly limited. An excess of alcohol will dehydrate your body and is supposed to increase depression and aggression. It is best you limit the intake to two glasses of wine or even beer.

* Limit salt and fat

Food which contains saturated fats will increase your level of cholesterol and increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases and a high blood pressure. An excessive level of salt in your diet will also harm your health because this can raise the blood pressure and result in heart problems.

A healthy lifestyle which contains a well balanced diet and a habit of regular exercise will reduce stress easily. It is only a matter of discipline, courage and avoiding fast food and limiting desserts with sugar. These can easy be replaced by healthier alternatives, for example fruit or juice. If you succeed to follow a healthy diet and drink plenty of water, you will combat the stress out of your body.

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