There are a variety of lifestyle changes you can pursue to make yourself grow taller. Things as simple as eating the right foods and eliminating the wrong foods from your diet can start to increase height almost immediately. Along with exercise and rest, holding a strong posture is another easy way to increase your height.
Diet
The proper diet is crucial in helping the body grow taller. Lack of the right nutrients impact the body's ability to function properly, and will actually lead to weight loss and vitamin deficiency. Incorporate lean proteins into your diet as much as possible, as these contain amino acids that help the body grow. Foods high in protein include milk, eggs, beef, chicken, fish, legumes and nuts. Avoid carbohydrates such as bread and rice as much as possible, along with caffeinated items including coffee, soft drinks and chocolate. Calcium is another important nutrient that the body requires to grow and keep bones strong. Increase your daily intake of dairy products such as skim milk, cheese and yogurt. Avoid alcohol and cigarettes since they stunt growth.
Exercise
Stretching exercises can easily make you taller, adding a permanent two to three inches to your overall body height. Do stretches and muscle strengthening that target the back and spine. As these muscle build, the back and spine become elongated, creating extra height. Incorporate yoga and pilates into your daily routine, doing at least 15 to 20 minutes of these exercises each day. These exercises stretch all parts of the body, and focus especially on strengthening the core. Also do muscle building exercises for the back and upper body, such as push-ups, pull-ups, and sit-ups. This will tighten the core, add muscle mass to the back and upper body, and create a lean, elongated look.
Rest
The human body requires an average of eight hours of sleep each night. As you rest, your body is re-energized, and repairs any damages. This is the prime time for the body to grow and replenish itself. The proper amount of rest will also give you an energy boost, allowing you to stick to a workout routine faithfully.
Improve Posture
Holding the proper posture can make you look two to three inches taller. When slouched, the back is hunched, making your spine appear shorter, and your overall height appear shorter than it actually is. Practice the proper posture techniques, by keeping shoulders straight, head up and chest out. If you typically have a slouched posture, the new position will take some getting used to, but will in the long run make you appear taller and more self confident.
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