Here are a few tips for healthy living. There are literally hundreds of things that you can do. These should be on your list of most important.

Avoid Cigarette Smoke

Cigarette smoking is deadly. There are no safe cigarettes and any exposure to smoking increases your risk of heart disease. Research has shown that new laws that cut out smoking in public places may have improved the heart health of individuals that don't smoke. There are dozens of toxins in cigarette smoke. Don't let arguments about natural tobacco dissuade change your mind. It's not safe.

Avoid Overexposure to the Sun

UV rays from the sun are good and bad. We need some exposure so that our skin's cells can produce vitamin D. Research indicates that vitamin D deficiencies are on the rise. You can prevent that type of deficiency by taking a good dietary supplement or by drinking a cup of vitamin D enriched milk, every day. You can also spend 5-10 minutes in the sun, without worry.

But, overexposure to UV radiation from the sun causes increased production of free radicals within the skin's cells. The free radicals contribute to skin cancer and aging.

You are likely to see some tips for healthy living that recommend the regular use of sunscreen. Don't rely too heavily on it. Health experts recommend protecting the skin with clothing or shade. Some sunscreens may actually do more harm than good.

Avoid Products Containing Petrochemicals and Other Toxins

Some sunscreens are derived from cancer-causing petrochemicals. While not all petrochemicals are known to cause cancer, many health experts have begun to suspect that regular exposure to small amounts of these chemicals may have caused the high incidence of cancer that is seen in modern, industrialized societies. It's sometimes hard to "scope out" the petrochemicals. The best advice, unless you want to carry around a list of them, is to buy all natural products or certified organics.

Limit Your Intake of Alcohol

Regular consumption of moderate amounts of alcohol is sometimes included in expert tips for healthy living. But, there is some debate about whether or not it is actually a good idea. If you like a glass of red wine on an occasional basis, that's fine. If not, skip the alcohol. You don't really need it to be in good health.

Eat More Fish and Lots of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables

Eating fish should be at the top of everyone's list of tips for healthy living, but sadly, we must be concerned about mercury. So, eating 5-7 servings per week of a low-mercury species is a good idea. If you don't have access to the low-mercury varieties, take a good fish oil supplement. It contains the omega-3s that your brain and heart need for good health.

Drink More Tea and Use Lots of Spices

Green tea, in particular, is believed to be highly beneficial for heart and circulatory health, as well as for the prevention of free radical damage throughout your body. Practically all spices are high in antioxidant and natural anti-inflammatory activity.

So, our final tips for healthy living are to add some spice to your life. You'll enjoy it.