Updated : 13-08-2025 ; Author : Team plus100years.com
1947 vs Today – Winning Back Our Wellbeing: Decide Your Self
This table provides clear data about our lifestyle in 1947 and 2025; from this table, we learn many things and implement them now to become healthy and happy.
| Aspect | 1947 – Healthy(life style)Habits | Now (2025 Year) – Common Lifestyle |
| Food | Fresh Seasonal Desi Vegetables
Desi fruits without any chemicals Compressed Oils More fibre-rich food |
Processed & packaged foods, refined flour
Excess sugar Refined oils Less fibre |
| Physical Activity | Walking
Cycling Farming Household chores High natural movement More Human involvement |
Sedentary lifestyle
Long hours sitting Minimal physical work |
| Sleep Routine | Early to bed-Early to rise
Aligned with sunrise & sunset 5 am wakeup – 8 to 9 pm bedtime |
Late nights
Irregular sleep patterns, Screen exposure before bed. Sleeping after 11 pm. |
| Meal Patterns | 2–3 meals/day
Natural fasting Minimal snacking |
Frequent snacking
Eating late at night Overeating Processed food Instant foods |
| Self-care & Remedies | Home remedies with Turmeric
Tulsi and Neem Yoga & pranayama Many herbal remedies and Natural antibiotics. |
Heavy reliance on pills
Wellness practices are often neglected. High doses of medicines, Antibiotics |
| Mental Wellbeing | Strong community bonds,
Joint family support, Low stress from digital overload More laughing Zero work pressure |
Increased stress,
Social isolation, and digital addiction, Less laughing-More Stress. More Work Pressure |
| Environment | Clean air & water
Low pollution More Trees |
High pollution
Processed air Chemical exposure and ACs Less Trees |
“What lessons can we learn from our ancestors’ way of life? Share your observations on their most beneficial habits and provide practical suggestions for young people today to live healthier and happier lives.”
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