I will like to write today on a topic that a large number of people may consider just minor, but in the real look of things, it is a highly significant and necessary topic that is a must to be studied for the safety and well-being of our health. Food is one vital activity that cannot be pushed aside, even if we know that fasting is good and healthy, there has to be a point of a fast break when we get to eat again, but it is not just okay to eat and eat, it is very mandatory however, that while we eat, it has to be nutritional and healthy.
The food we put into our body will add a high-range significant effort to our body, especially when it is related to the heart, physical inactivity, weight gain, high blood pressure, stress, obesity, and high blood pressure can significantly increase the possibility of heart diseases and different cancers. The nature of the food we take in provides our system with the rightful information required for appropriate functioning. In a case where the body does not receive the right form of information, it means the metabolic processes will suffer from it and will contribute to a decline in health, it is also important for us to have good nutrition based on healthy eating habits, this will help you remain healthy, active and also enjoy a long life.
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The nutrients obtained from the food we eat provide our cells with the ability to perform their normal necessary functions, when the body is provided with the appropriate amount of nutrients required to help the body grow into a more healthy version, it blossoms. Consider food as a way to get your body fueled and helps with the fight against the presence of cardiovascular diseases.
When we at, it goes through a pattern of the digestive process, part of this process is the absorption of minerals and vitamins from the food consumed and then distributed into the bloodstream leading to the blood vessels, coronary arteries, and the heart muscle. Depending on the type of food consumed, it has the ability to make the heart pump harder and exert more energy, which could later result in heart attack and even heart failure. The amount of sodium we take into our body plays a strong role in affecting heart rate and blood pressure, when salty foods are consumed, the body will be able to retain water to dilute the blood volume, which will lead to more blood circulation all through the body and it will also make the heart work harder.
When a meal is rich in saturated and trans fats, it will elevate the bad cholesterol in the body (LDL), and it could result in the hardening of the arteries and plaque forming on the inner linings of blood vessels, and it will further narrow them. The translation of this narrowed opening is that, as the heart receives the blood, it must then work extra hard to maintain blood flow in order for blood to get pumped through the narrowed channels.
In another light, without the maintenance of a healthy diet, there will be an increase in several chances of cancer existence. Healthy fats on the other hand, such as whole grain and olive oil can help in the lowering of cholesterol. it will also help in the prevention of plaque from forming in the arteries.
Poor nutrition automatically affects our quality of well-being and existence, it will also reduce our ability to have an active and enjoyable life. Poor nutrition can add to tiredness, stress as well as the ability to work, and before we know it, it will contribute to our risk of developing certain illnesses and the chances of developing some other health issues like; heart disease, stroke, tooth decay, obesity, high blood pressure, depression osteoporosis, certain cancers, tooth decay, and other eating disorders.
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Try to stop the habit of picking up things to eat here and there, after dinner, think of the kitchen as being closed for the night, this will help you limit your level of random consumption and mouth craving. If you need snacks, then ensure they are only healthy ones like some slices of cucumber, carrots, and yogurt. Another habit we must work on as long as staying nutritional health is concerned is, skipping breakfast. When you begin to skip meals, you notice that your metabolism begins to slow down, some researchers even say, people who skipped breakfast were found to add more weight over a long 2-year period than those people who always had breakfast.
Eating based on emotion is also not healthy at all, the decision to eat excessively just because you are having a bad day, is not a smart one, instead of having food as a coping mechanism for having a bad time why don't you call a friend/hang out with family members or even take a long walk. Choose other healthy habits that keep you away from the kitchen.
I was shocked to find out that, eating too fast could make one eat more, when you rush your food, it doesn't give the brain the appropriate time to catch up with the stomach, as the brain does not signal to be full until after 15-20 minutes. When healthy eating is combined with proper physical activity, a balanced diet will help prevent medical issues like type-2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and obesity
Speaking of getting good nutrition through feeding, it is not even as difficult as we think it should/will be, you just need to pay attention to some of the points I will mention below, and just like that, you have started your journey to healthy eating.
- Make sure to drink fresh, clean water in place of sugary drinks.
- Have a goal to eat a good amount of fruits and vegetables on a daily basis.
- Switch your recipes to the ones that taste good and look healthy.
- Plan your meal ahead with healthy ingredients only.
- Make a conscious effort to put less salt into your food.
Remember that these changes in habit will not happen suddenly, these things actually take time to happen.
Conclusion.
As much, as we pay attention to our mental health, we must as well pay attention to what is on our plate, having the right meals in the right proportion just saves our health, our appearance, and our entire body metabolism.
References.
https://advancedbodyscan.com/how-your-eating-habits-affect-your-health-how-to-change-them/
https://www.livestrong.com/article/498384-how-eating-habits-affect-your-health/
https://redcliffelabs.com/myhealth/health/how-does-your-eating-habits-affect-your-health/
https://www.cdc.gov/chronicdisease/resources/publications/factsheets/nutrition.htm
https://dhss.delaware.gov/dph/dpc/eatright.html
https://newsinhealth.nih.gov/2017/05/how-your-eating-habits-affect-your-health