It is very important to be cautious about health. I take great care to see that I remain healthy. For that I read books on health care and never miss a television programme where health care is spoken of by doctors.
Health can be maintained by eating good nutritious food. This includes eggs, milk, pulses, fruits, etc. As I am a vegetarian I try to eat a lot of butter, cheese and drink a lot of milk. I supplement my diet with vitamins and avoid medication.
In youth this temptation is all the more stronger. It is too much, therefore, to expect boys to attend wholeheartedly to their lessons when a number of attractive girls are sitting by their side in the class room,
Again, there is a real danger that the free inter-mixing of the sexes at the age of puberty may lead to sexual misconduct. Boys will aim at entangling girls, and girls may become the willing victims of unscrupulous boys. This sort of thing, besides being undesirable and improper in itself, has an adverse effect upon the discipline of an institution. I go for a walk every morning and exercise regularly. This keeps me healthy not only physically but mentally too. My friends find me more social and energetic. They tell me that I look radiant and my skin glows.
It is better not to eat outside. I try to avoid eating at corners of the streets where street hawkers sell unhygienic and
often stale food. I like to eat food cooked at home. Fresh fruit juices and salads keep me healthy too. I avoid cold drinks, spicy and fried foods. These cause acidity and lead to the formation of gas. I like to eat bland food that never interferes with the system.
Maintaining happiness is equally good. I keep my temper low and try to stay as happy as possible so that my health does not get affected. I have made these habits a part of my life and I find myself feeling very happy and contended with myself most of the time as I have a peaceful mind housed in a healthy body.
