Garbage In Garbage Out

Some factors affecting our health are incontrollable, such as genetic makeup or age. Diet, a significant and controllable part of our lives greatly affects our state of health. According to Mike Adams, a health advocate, “Today, more than 95% of all chronic disease is caused by food choice, toxic food ingredients, nutritional deficiencies and lack of physical exercise.” I’m an ardent believer in the aphorism

“Garbage in garbage out”. There is a direct relationship between what we consume and our overall health status. Our daily food choices affect how we feel.

Leading a healthy life depends largely on good nutrition. Eating healthy portions helps in maintenance of healthy body weight which in turn lessens the risk for certain diseases for which

When purchasing packaged foods, it is of utmost importance to be aware of what

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ingredients are in the food by reading labels. This is all the more important as manufacturers often add a large amount of sugar, salts, and preservatives in food, even those claiming to be fresh and healthy. Eating too much sugar gives rise to spikes in energy which has been linked to diabetes and depression in young people, high salt consumption causes high blood pressure and increased risk of heart diseases, stroke, and memory loss.

It is worthy of note that living healthy is not just about what is eaten, but also when it is eaten. Breakfast is regarded as the most important meal of the day and having a healthy breakfast can kick-start your metabolism. Recent studies have suggested that eating dinner early and giving the digestive system a long break until breakfast the next morning helps with weight regulation. A balanced diet refers to one that gives the body the nutrition it needs to function properly, The

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recommends that majority

About 1.6 -2 litres of fluid is needed daily to avoid dehydration. Amongst fluids such as tea, coffee, soft drinks, milk and juice, water remains the best bet as it hydrates the body without the addition of extra calories. It is advisable to aim for 8-10 glasses of fluid daily. With regards to consumption of fluid, alcohol does not count as it leads to passing of urine more frequently, dehydration instead of hydration. With alcohol, moderation is advised. Water enables our cells function properly, transports nutrients, and prevents kidney injuries and stones.

Endeavour tо еаt mоrе FOOD (Fruits and vеggiеѕ, Organic lеаn рrоtеinѕ, Omеgа-

3 fаttу асidѕ, Drink water). Food riсh in organic lean proteins include еgg whitе, оаt mеаl, ѕоу bеаnѕ and white mеаt likе сhiсkеn. Wаlnut, ѕаlmоn, sardines, ѕhrimр are fооdѕ riсh in оmеgа-3 acid whiсh help regulate blооd clotting, build сеll mеmbrаnе.

It pays to eat with moderation, eating just as much as your body needs. Do not stuff yourself with food. Eat for satisfaction. Pay attention to your food portions.

Stop eating just before you feel full. Eat slowly and away from distractions such as games and the TV. This is so because eating with distractions around leads