Overall wellness is affected by what we put into our bodies each day.  Food fuels our body’s ability to perform daily activities. Good nutrition is a crucial component to obtaining and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Your body responds to the nutrition it receives, good or bad. Foods that are high sugar, fried, and over salted can leave the body feeling tired and unable to perform at its optimum level. This unintended consequence of eating fatty and overly processed foods begins a vicious cycle of unhealthy eating with no energy to exercise. The body actually begins to crave those very foods that are bad for it, sabotaging a healthy lifestyle.
However, making the right nutrition choices has many positive effects on the body. By introducing foods that are fresh and all-natural into your diet, your body doesn’t have to work overtime to process harsh additives. Good foods work to fuel your body, giving it what it needs to produce energy and increasing the overall feeling of well-being.
Spending a little time researching nutrition will help you understand just how important your food choices are to your overall wellness. We have categorized the major nutrient groups for you to review. Learn more about how the body uses each of these nutrients, what foods include the nutrient, how much constitutes a serving and how many servings are recommended daily.
• Proteins
• Carbohydrates
• Fats
• Vitamins and Minerals
• The Food Pyramid
Remember, wellness is a journey. Take it one day at a time. Empower yourself with knowledge that will help you choose good foods that will have a positive impact on your health. Good nutrition is crucial to your success and your return to health.