Why is Nutrition Important?Why is nutrition important? Do you ever stop and think why you eat? Because your stomach is rumbling?Do you think about what goes into your body - good or bad? Why is eating well so important? You could say: Because I am hungry. I am bored. Maybe I am sad or maybe I am happy. I am tired and need the energy. 
It is not only a matter of eating ... it is 'eating very well' to prevent common colds or chronic conditions like high blood pressure, heart disease and diabetes, to have the long lasting energy, to get your brain working better, to have a nicer skin, to lose weight or maintain your ideal weight, to look better and to even feel better emotionally. Unhealthy eating and sedentary lifestyle that lead to diseases are actually the main causes of death in the United States. So you know the answer to 'Why is nutrition important?'. Protein is used to build and repair the various parts of the body. Protein in your muscles needs to be replenished through your diet. Carbohydrates give you energy: complex carbs as slow release and longer lasting, simple carbs as quick energy source. Fats are also a source of energy, they help to absorb vitamins, nerve transmission and contain essential fatty acids. 
How to Eat Well?Healthy eating means eating different types of healthy foods every day, but everything in moderation like anything in life and there are certain rules to stick to: Cut down on saturated fats, avoid fried foods, butter , cream , full fat mayo. Cook with very little oil - olive oil or sunflower oil. Eat lots of fibre. This is essential for a good digestive system and to maintain your ideal weight but also to prevent heart complications and bowel cancer. Follow a low sugar diet. Sugar easily turns into fat if not burnt by exercise and contributes to weight gain. It is bad for your teeth if you don't rinse your mouth straight after. It is not the sugar itself but the not so friendly bacteria that sticks to sugar, and this leads to tooth decay. Drink lots of water. Teas and juices count towards your daily fluid intake but coffee and alcohol don't! Eat small meals throughout the day when you feel hungry, rather than big breakfast, lunch and dinner. It is not good to feel the hunger and it is certainly not good being bloated, it is a good sign you are starting to put on weight. Don't forget: everything in moderation! Avoid salt, try and buy salt reduced or no-added-salt foods. Salt also masks the taste of food, you will notice this after a couple of weeks of eating low salt foods. Try sea salt or kelp in powder form as they offer certain health benefits, but still do not exceed the recommended sodium intake of 2300-2400mg in a day. Try some organic milk, fruits and vegetables. Organic Food is not only tastier but also more nutritious than ordinary produce with up to 50% more antioxidants- phytonutrients, essential fatty acids, vitamins and minerals. Do you remember what being healthy feels like? Or are you just surviving with toxins clogging up your life and ruining your health. An effective detox program can rejuvenate your diet and your life, for a healthier body, mind and home. *Here I'd like to tell you about a healthy diet program that uses a lot of the lower GI foods: Isabel de los Rios' 'The Diet Solution Program'. The Diet Solution Program favours a long term health orientated approach to fat loss, but not offering anyone a quick fix to their weight troubles. It has loads of valuable data and research to support its approach. I personally investigated the program thoroughly and my mum has been using it for a while now. I have to say she got some great results. The nutrition plan is one of the healthiest we have seen, a strong core focus on vegetables, fruits, vitamin dense foods, lean proteins, select dairy produce and a clear approach to not expecting one diet to work for all body types. So give it a try and let me know how you're doing. * The miracle of Good Health is like a gift that we do not fully appreciate and tend to take for granted until we lose it. To learn something about this gift and how we can ensure that we live a long happy life visit www.miracle-of-good-health.com.
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