There is a whole lot going on with your body- repairing tissues, food being digested and your brain is working away. To make sure that everything is running smoothly and to the best of its abilities you need to make sure you’re eating properly!
Here are 5 nutrients that, according to SympaticoMSN.com, are essential for your health and happiness.
1. Essential fats: Your body can’t make essential fats on its own so you need to get these fats from your diet
2. Calcium: Calcium is your body’s most abundant mineral and is responsible for developing strong bones and teeth
3. Iron: The most common nutrient deficiency worldwide is iron deficiency (also known as anemia).
4. Protein: Your body needs protein for overall health, for muscle repair, hormonal balance, immune system function and for weight loss.
5. Antioxidants: Anti-oxidants such as vitamins E, C, selenium and lycopene (found in tomatoes) bind to free oxygen radicals and prevent these radicals from damaging healthy cells
It’s tough to get all the nutrients you need. To that end, here are the top 10 food sources of iron; women should be getting 18mg daily, while men only need 8mg.
To keep your body strong and healthy all year round you have to consider and prepare for the flu season! Boost your immune system with foods that have nutrients that’ll help you to stave off sickness.
“To keep your body in top working order, aim for the basics of a healthy diet. Consume plenty of fruits and vegetables, and opt for whole grains over refined ones to provide the most vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals — disease-fighting compounds from plant foods.”
Read more to find out the foods you should be eating.
I would say there’s a pretty good chance a thought like this has crossed most people’s (women’s) minds: “I know alcohol has a ton of calories, so maybe I just won’t eat as much if I’m planning to drink that day.” This is fine, in theory. A nutritionist might advise you, every once in a while, that it’s alright to skip dinner and just have dessert. That way you’re eating the same number of calories. However, “drunkorexia” can turn into a way of life. And one thing’s for sure: you are NOT going to get the nutrients you need from a glass of vino. Plus, not eating when you drink gets you drunk faster, and then lowers your inhibitions (which might then cause you to binge on food anyway). Point is: it’s a risky balancing act that’s likely to leave you unhealthy. Read more…
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