Health And Good Health

Throughout history, health has been a significant concern in our society and is an integral part of humanity. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines health as ´´a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.’’ The power to achieve good health is in one’s own hands in the Western world. Maintaining good health is the individual’s responsibility and should be top priority for all human beings in developed countries, we have after all only one body and one life. This essay aims to analyze the importance of a balanced diet and the importance of exercise to achieve good health. I will explain how nutrition and physical activity are significant contributors to the health and wellness

However, Studies have shown that moderation is the key to good health. According to The World Health Organization (WHO) regular physical activity and a balanced diet has significant benefits for health; it contributes to prevention of several types of diseases such as obesity, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, some types of cancer and leads to a healthy lifestyle. It is crucial to have a balance of good exercise and good diet to obtain good health. To maintain good health and good shape does not need to be complicated, time consuming or expensive, it is relatively simple and pleasing if one has the right mindset and outlook. Even if it is not excessively difficult to maintain good health, it does nonetheless require some effort and determination.

Diet is one of the essentialities to achieve good health; consumption of healthy foods such as fruits, vegetables, yogurt and eggs helps minimizing health related problems. Scientific studies have proved that eating healthy foods reduces the risk of cancer, heart disease and other diseases. (www.helpguide.org) Vegetables and fruits are nutritious; they are packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fiber. Berries are cancer fighting, oranges are high in vitamin C and apples provide fiber. Foods

Scientific studies have shown that consumption of healthy foods and exercising minimizes health related problems and leads to a healthy lifestyle. Each food has its own benefit for health: vegetables and fruits are filled with vitamins and reduce the risk of heart diseases, high-fiber foods such as beans and whole grains increases feelings of fullness and thus enhances weight loss, protein-rich foods such as eggs and fish provide energy and boost the immune system. Physical activity is another important factor to achieve good health: it reduces for instance blood pressure and benefits many parts of the body including the bones and the heart. As long as one tries his best to eat healthy and exercise regularly there is no reason to stress over achieving and maintaining good