What Food Does for Your Body

By Sienna Nalin


Being healthy will always be the hype because it is something that is important. We all want to be at our best physically and mentally. To get there we must start with what we are putting inside of our bodies because what we eat has a lot to do with our physical wellness. Knowing the importance of nutrition is key to getting on the path to happiness. (Image by Pink Sherbet Photography via Flickr)

You control your health as far as the things that you eat, working out etc. There are however such things we have no control over such as things that are passed down that can affect our health. You have to however keep pushing and roll with the punches.

In this article, we'll discuss the importance of nutrition, how protein and fat fit into the picture, how to reduce fat and more. You'll learn about vitamin and mineral supplements, special needs diets and how important drinking water is. We'll cover:

Water is essential to life. Every part of your body relies on it. Your blood, for example, is more than three-quarters water. Other body fluids, like saliva and digestive juices, are based on water. Almost every chemical reaction in the body takes place in a water medium and you couldn't get rid of body wastes without it.

Breaking Down Vitamins and Minerals. Because there are so many, vitamins and minerals can be very confusing topics. But they are often a necessary dietary element. Vitamins and minerals are crucial to normal body functions and some of them may have a role in preventing our most deadly diseases such as cancer and heart disease. Getting enough for normal metabolism used to be our primary concern, but we now know that certain vitamins and minerals may be beneficial in even greater quantities, while others can be dangerous in excess.

Supplements may not be as good as getting the necessary nutrients from food, but they are the next best things. To better a diet you should add some supplements to kick start weight loss and add protein to your diet. Just remember to work out.

Healthy eating guidelines are supposed to help us, but they can be a little daunting. However, planning smart menus and shopping wisely are crucial links in the good nutrition chain. Standardized food labels can provide some guidance, as can a few calorie-cutting menu ideas and cooking techniques. But how do you know what to look for? By reading food labels and looking for key items.

...Information provided from Discovery Health "Introduction to How Nutrition Works"

With this new information that you have gotten, now you know you need water and vitamins every day. You can control your health by monitoring what you eat which will help your body to start becoming energized and showing a physical difference that you will love.




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