Nutrition

Our bodies require nourishment in order to grow and thrive. Unfortunately, in today’s fast-paced society, proper nutrition is pushed aside and substituted with fast food for the convenience it brings into our lives. What it also brings into our lives, though, is obesity, heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, and even early death. We all need to stop and truly assess the nutritional value of the food we supply our bodies with. We depend on our bodies to carry us through each day to accomplish what we need to get done both at work and at home, demanding our bodies to go most of the time at an accelerated pace, multi-tasking, stressing it out, and yet we do not provide it with the proper nutrition. Taking the time to prepare healthy meals and snacks may take longer, but it will also help us to live longer.

Of extreme importance is to use organic food in preparing our meals. Organic food is healthier and our bodies receive greater benefit from it than non-organic foods. Organic foods are animals and crops raised and fed with natural food, which means no chemicals or artificial additives. Organic food is more flavorful and doesn’t have the washed-out flavor of non-organic food. The levels of nutrients are retained for a longer period of time and vitamins, minerals and fiber are richer. Intake of organic food helps the body be more resistant to disease due to having more essential nutrients that are necessary to fight off infections.

Often times you hear people say “I’m going to start eating healthier”, it’s always something they put off, and they don’t see it as urgent until they get hit hard with a heart condition or diabetes or some other life altering or life ending bolt. A lifestyle change with better nutrition doesn’t have to be initiated with an all-or-nothing plan. As a matter of fact, baby steps are the key to making it successful. Start with a decision that your health is priority, and the rest is a piece of cake (no pun intended). Recipes: http://www.gotohealth.com/recipes/

Nutrition and Diabetes: Diabetes is a result of the body not making enough insulin or not using the insulin properly. Sugar builds up in the blood instead of moving into the cells. Too much sugar in the blood can lead to serious health problems. A person with diabetes should see a doctor for a treatment plan and should also follow a healthy, balanced diet to prevent diabetic complications and maintain a healthy prognosis. The right food choices will help control blood sugar levels. You can ask your doctor for an exchange list that will help you to know how to plan healthy meals and snacks. Living with diabetes does not have to be something dreaded and uncontrollable. With proper management, including diabetes education, regular visits to the doctor, a healthy lifestyle and appropriate diet, a person can control diabetes with confidence.

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