Maintaining a day-to-day routine that consists of eating healthy and working out is not the only component in living a vigorous  and holistic lifestyle. 

There are many simple and important factors you should take into consideration. Here are some ISU students’ opinions on how to be healthy in small ways.

Drink lots of water

Drink a minimum of 8 glasses.

Exercise a minimum of 30 minutes to raise your heart rate.

Home workouts are a good alternative if there is not enough time to make it to the gym. 

There are hundreds of free workout videos online that require no signup or any additional fees. 

Every step counts, so try walking to class instead of taking the bus.

Minimize the simple sugars in your life. 

Avoid artificial, simple and high fructose sugars.

Take a multimineral vitamin every morning. 

Provide nutrients that your body needs to work properly.

Start your day with a healthy breakfast.

Breakfast can help your entire day stay on track. 

Include protein, moderate carbs and low fat to satisfy your hunger until lunch time.

Wash your hands.

Cell phones have 18 times more bacteria than a public restroom, according to Phonesoap.com

Cook at least one meal a day.

 Although fast food can be cheap and easy, set aside time to cook one meal a day, whether that be breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Craving sweets? Substitute milk and white chocolate for dark chocolate.

 Dark chocolate is nutritious and provides a healthy dose of antioxidants in low moderation.

Pack healthy snacks to munch on throughout the day.

Leave the candy and sugars at home and try packing fruits and veggies. Clementines are in season and are the perfect in-between-meals snack.

De-stress your day.

When too much homework piles up and classes start to get harder, stress tends to build up and can damage your health in irreversible ways. Stress can make you look older, gain weight and severely damage your heart, according to healthline.com Take time out of your day to relax and put your brain at ease.

By taking all of these small, simple health tips and doing them throughout the day, you will raise your attitude and de-stress your life.