We do a lot of things in a day. Eating and sleeping are one of them. We don't do it because we want to, but because it is necessary to survive. However, there's more to it than just regular eating and sleeping.

There are 4 types of eating: fuel eating, fun eating, fog eating, and storm eating. Fuel eating is when you eat food that supports your body and its needs. Instances are related to fresh and natural foods that contribute to your energy and nutrient intake in a day. Secondly, fun eating is composed of eating foods that you love, despite their harmful effects. This includes comfort foods that don't provide substantial amounts of nutrients. Thirdly, eating without awareness is fog eating. It doesn't offer any purpose nor enjoyment. This is something to be aware of and avoid at all costs. Lastly, storm eating includes binge eating. Possible causes are overwhelming emotions or extreme hunger. Like how the saying goes, "you are what you eat,” the food you eat, whether it is nutritious or not, is what contributes to your overall health. Through excellent and consistent eating habits, our skin, teeth, and eyes stay healthy, boost our immunity, strengthen and make both muscle and bones robust, contribute to our digestive system’s overall functioning, and lower the risk of heart diseases, diabetes, and some cancers.

The best and recommended time for sleep is 7 to 9 hours. Although it varies from person to person, it is best to stick to the recommendation as this gives you the energy to perform well in your everyday life. As for children and teenagers, it is not a problem to go beyond that as the extra hours contribute to their growth and development. Losing some hours of sleep can have a severe impact on your life. It also cannot be quickly recovered by sleeping more hours the next day. By getting a night of good sleep, we get sick less often, have a consistent and healthy weight, have a lower risk of getting severe health problems. Our overall performance in school or work will improve drastically with more substantial attention and better mood.

These two aspects of our every day lives may seem small, but they can impact our lives. It can extend to serious health diseases that we may never recover from and lead to death. Emotional eating can result in weight-related health problems, while sleep deprivation can lead to heart attacks or diabetes. Let us now make the change we need to improve our eating habits and sleeping schedule to live a better life. Taking small steps is ideal for not getting easily discouraged by the sudden changes implemented in your life.