📖 Unit 2: Healthy Living - Reading lớp 7

HEALTH TIPS

a. Eat less salt and sugar. They put us at the risk of heart disease.

b. Drink enough water, about one and a half litres a day. Make sure that the water you are drinking is safe. Unsafe water can lead to many kinds of diseases.

c. Do more physical activities like sport and housework. It helps keep you fit and active.

d. Reduce sitting and screen time. Stand up every hour and do some simple exercise or walk around. Exercise your eyes too.

e. Get seven to eight hours of good sleep each night. This helps both your mind and body work well.

f. Handwash regularly with soap and water. Clean hands help prevent the spread of some diseases.

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Being physically active is very good for our health. For children and teenagers, it helps build strong bones and muscles. It also helps them stay at a healthy weight. For adults, it can lower the risk of many diseases like heart disease and some types of cancer.

Being active is also a great way to relieve stress. After a long day at school or work, we may feel tired and stressed. Doing some physical activity can help us relax and sleep better.

There are many ways to be active. We can do sports like swimming, cycling, or playing badminton. We can also do our housework like cleaning the floor or washing the car. Walking to school or the supermarket instead of taking the bus is also a good way to be active. The most important thing is to choose the activities you like and do them regularly.

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In 2019, Spain was the healthiest country in the world. The secret is their Mediterranean diet. This diet focuses on healthy fats and proteins. This includes cold tomato soup, plenty of seafood (especially fish), and veggies. Spanish people say that they have some of the most delicious salads in the world. Due to the Mediterranean diet, the Spanish suffer from fewer diseases than the rest of the world.

Physical health is important, but mental health is important too. Eight out of ten Spanish people are happy. Why? A major reason is the weather. Spain has beautiful weather all year round. Another reason is that Spain is home to a lively and relaxing culture. The Spanish enjoy the simple pleasures of life.