Eating a natural whole foods diet that is balanced and fresh, regular exercise such as walking, avoiding tobacco and all drugs, and getting plenty of rest are the components that make up a healthy lifestyle. To keep them in top condition, our bodies are like machines that need the right proportions of protein, carbs, fat, vitamins, minerals, and water to function properly. If you get the proportions wrong, your health will likely suffer as a result. This category will (eventually) contain many articles that cover many aspects of what constitutes a healthy lifestyle. articles