Being Healthy

Intro

1. Learn Vocabulary - Learn some new vocabulary before you start the lesson.

• in shape
• balanced
• peak performance
• mental health

• relaxation
• clear
• diversity
• melting pot

• health food
• long term
• role
• Yoga

• tai chi
• meditation
• inspired

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Living healthy is living well. The more you do to stay in shape and keep yourself balanced, the happier you’ll be. There are lots of different things you can do to keep yourself at peak performance, including eating the right foods, exercising regularly and taking care of your mental health.
Read on to find out about some resources that will help you learn more about living life to its fullest!

Dialog

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Many people in the U.S. focus much of their time and energy on being healthy. They eat well, exercise as much as possible and have special relaxation techniques that help keep their minds clear. The wonderful thing about all of this interest in health is that it makes it easy for you to find resources that can help you feel great every day of your life. Check out the list below to find some of the most popular books and websites related to healthy living:
General
There are lots of websites dedicated to health and balanced living. The following are two of the best:
DrWeil.com www.drweil.com
Natural Health www.naturalhealthmag.com
Food
One of the great things about being in the U.S. is the diversity of foods. Because the country is a melting pot of people and cultures, just about every kind of food is available here. You can find a wide variety of health foods in stores and restaurants.
Whole Foods www.wholefoods.com
Wild Oats www.wildoats.com
Vegetarian Dining Guide www.vegdining.com
Exercise
Regular exercise is crucial to long term health and happiness. Check out these two sites to learn more about the important role exercise plays in your life:
Exercise @ About.com exercise.about.com
American Council on Exercise acefitness.org
Mental Health
Mental health is just as important as physical health. Luckily, there are many ways you can improve your mental health. Yoga, tai chi and meditation are all common practices that keep people feeling good about life. Check out these sites to learn more:
Yoga @ About.com healing.about.com
Meditation @ About.com healing.about.com

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