By adopting a healthy diet you can literally add a few years to your life. Fats should be limited to a healthy intake of good fat. Granted, a diet high in fat can increase weight and with that, the risk of hypertension, cancers and diabetes.

What should you be eating? Lots of fruits and vegetables. By eating the right foods you will achieve longevity and a healthier life.

A sedentary lifestyle is most unhealthy. You need to exercise. After all, a moving body is a healthy body. Belonging to a gym will enhance your social skills since everyone there is hurting like you and the old saying, "misery loves company" is best applied. In addition, you self esteem gradually builds up along with mental alertness and agility. It is a known fact that exercising helps the brain to produce "feel good" hormones, thus keeping depression away.

If you can't afford to join a gym, invite a few friends over for an exercise routine. If your living space doesn't allow it, invite a few friends for a walk; that can be done daily. If the weather is bad or it is in the middle of winter, than walking in a mall or some enclosed area is available in most places. Just remember to keep your credit cards home.

Trips to the grocery store should be used to purchase healthy meals. Look for the ingredients on the boxes or cans and how much fat is available. Stay away from products that have trans fat in them. Buy fresh fruit and vegetables in season. They will fill you up and there is hardly any added calorie counts to worry about.