How to Know if You're Healthy? The Happyness Food Guide
How to Know if You're Healthy? The Happyness Food Guide
Health isn't just measured by weight on the scale: it encompasses physical, mental, and overall well-being. To know if you're healthy, there's no need to spend your life at the doctor's: there are simple indicators that are easy to observe on a daily basis. Discover them with Happyness Food!
1. Your energy and vitality level
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Early morning awakening : you get up easily and with enthusiasm.
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Energy slump : You're not crushed by fatigue after your lunch.
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All-day endurance : You can keep up the pace without feeling drowsy or heavy.
📝 HF Tip : To maintain a stable energy level, divide your meals into 3-4 balanced meals (protein, fiber, good fats).
2. Restful sleep
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Duration : 7 to 9 hours per night, without frequent awakenings.
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Quality : You feel rested when you wake up, without daytime sleepiness.
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Regular rhythm : going to bed and getting up at fixed times.
📝 HF Tip : Establish a “disconnection” ritual 1 hour before bedtime: reading, stretching or soothing herbal tea.
3. Stable weight and body composition
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BMI : between 18.5 and 24.9 (indicative, does not take muscle mass into account).
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Waist size :
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< 94 cm for a man
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< 80 cm for a woman
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Healthy weight : you have strength in your activities (climbing stairs, carrying loads) without being out of breath.
📝 HF Tip : Track your progress rather than the absolute number; aim for a functional and toned silhouette.
4. A balanced heart rate and blood pressure
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Resting heart rate :
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60–80 bpm for most adults
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Blood pressure :
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Systolic pressure < 120 mmHg
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Diastolic pressure < 80 mmHg
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📝 HF Tip : Include 150 minutes of moderate cardio per week (brisk walking, cycling, swimming) to keep your heart healthy.
5. Regular digestion and a balanced microbiota
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Transit : 1 to 2 stools per day, without pain or discomfort.
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Bloating : no feeling of a distended stomach after meals.
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Flatulence : moderate and not foul-smelling.
📝 HF Tip : Consume fermented foods (plain yogurt, kefir, raw sauerkraut) and fiber (vegetables, fruits, whole grains) daily.
6. Stable morale and good mental balance
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Mood : Overall positive, with no extreme variations from day to day.
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Stress : manageable with simple tools (breathing, meditation, physical activity).
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Concentration and memory : good ability to stay focused and memorize common information.
📝 HF Tip : Include an “anti-stress” activity each week (yoga, walking in the forest, reading) and omega-3 fatty acids (oily fish, flax seeds).
7. Biological markers within the standards
An annual blood test can confirm your feelings:
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Fasting blood sugar : < 1 g/L
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Total cholesterol : < 2 g/L (low LDL, high HDL)
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Ferritin, vitamin D, B12 : provided according to your needs and your exposure to the sun.
📝 HF Tip : Ask your doctor for personalized monitoring and supplement with natural supplements if necessary.
Conclusion: Listen to your body and take action every day
Being healthy means first observing your physical and emotional signals , then adapting your lifestyle : varied diet, hydration, sleep, physical activity and stress management. At Happyness Food , we offer healthy products, balanced recipes and practical advice to support you in this quest for overall well-being!
Take care of yourself every day and enjoy life with all the energy you deserve.
