Yea, I know it sounds strange right but this statement is correct because we as a specie are heterotrophic in nature. Our inability to produce our own food is the reason for our reliance on already produced food either plant based or animal based.
The human life has been the case study of many educational scholars. They have put in so much resources as to understand the components that make up the human. From the scientists side of view, I believe a lot of discoveries has been made. Scientists have classified human as a living things. And from our basic knowledge of Human Biology, we know that one of the characteristics of a living thing is;
NUTRITION
NUTRITION IS OF HIGH RELEVANCE BECAUSE WE KNOW THAT EVEN THE COMPUTER OPERATES WITH THE CONCEPT OF GIGO (GARBAGE IN GARBAGE OUT).
Nutrition might sound as a kind of simply subject. But I tell you that nutrition is of high relevance when the human life is concerned. The society is made up of various genres of people with their differences in lifestyle and culture.
Nutrition isn't just about eating whatever you want, whenever you want, wherever you want and however you want. It isn't just a way of fighting off hunger. It is more than just trying on a new variety of food. It isn't just about combining different ingredients together and digesting. There is a way for everything, a time and season for everything under the earth. The way to eat and get the optimum result is our main concern here.
A lot of good have come to people who practice the proper dieting. Proper dieting has many benefits which includes the following such as improved immune system, clear sight, proper skeletal form for balance, memory retention and many more to mention but just a few.
An insight on the way our ancestors ate can serve as a proper guide as to what we should be eating today.
Research has shown us that early humans were able to digest starchy foods softened by cooking. The research also showed us that this energy gotten from the digested food substance serves as fuel for the brain. Evolution and Adaptation has shown us that our dietary habits does not depend on the way our ancestors ate. New needs arise and with the Invent of Certain things (chemicals and supplements), our eating habits and needs have risen. The society today is burdened with a problem of choice. A lot of impatience has led individuals to making a lot of wrong choices leading to serious health challenges later in life. In this write-up, am gonna try to suggest possible solution to a few questions on Nutrition.
WHAT AND WHEN TO EAT
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This is rather where most people get it all wrong. What to eat is so far one of the best decisions someone should make everyday. The nutritional value of what we eat determines how fine or well we are on the inward. Our body has needs such as Calcium for the bone and stamina, vitamins for the eyes and the skin, Proteins and minerals for replacement of worn out body tissues and many more. Denying the body of it's need leads to breakdown and possibly death. Most illness and diseases could be easily avoided and even treated just by being on the right.
Some group of people recommend that we should avoid carbohydrates and eat loads of meat and fatty foods. But on the contrary, Cardiologist has come to the conclusion that eating of meats and fatty foods is the major cause of Cardiovascular diseases all around the world such as heart attacks.
With an insight on the nutritional value of most food items and fruits, it would be clear to anyone on what choice of food to eat.
Most of these are really tasty fruits, when next you are taking them bear in mind what you are getting, if you aren't into these, rethink and choose wisely.
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BANANAS: Really good for the best skin toning effect, effective in freeing the bowels and intestines, Protect your heart, Strengthen bones, Control blood pressure, Block diarrhea.
BEANS: A nice source of protein for repairs and replacement of worn and destroyed body cells, Prevent constipation, Help hemorrhoids, Lower cholesterol, Combat cancer,Stabilize blood sugar.
BROCCOLI: Strengthens, Saves eyesight, Combats cancer, Protects your heart, Controls blood pressure.
CABBAGE: Combats cancer, Prevents constipation, Promotes weight loss, Protects your heart, Helps hemorrhoids.
CARROTS: Supplies the bodies with Vitamin E for clear eyesight, Protect your heart, Prevent constipation, Combat cancer,Promote weight loss.
GARLIC: For fighting off colds and catarrh, Lowers cholesterol, Controls blood pressure,Combats cancer, kills bacteria,Fights fungus.
GRAPES: Save eyesight, Conquer kidney stones, Combat cancer, Enhance blood flow,Protect your heart.
GREEN TEA: Combats cancer, Protects your heart, Helps stops strokes, Promotes weight loss, Kills bacteria.
HONEY: Clears Sore throats and heart burns, Heals wounds, Aids digestion, Guards against ulcers, Increases energy, Fights allergies.
LEMONS AND LIME: Combat cancer, Protect your heart, Control blood pressure, Smoothen skin,Stop scurvy.
MUSHROOM: Controls blood pressure, Lowers cholesterol, Combats cancer, Strengthens bones. Yeah, try out that mushroom stew. Really tasty.
OLIVE OIL: Protects your heart, Promotes Weight loss, Combats cancer, Battles diabetes,Smoothens skin.
ONIONS: Reduce risk of heart attack, Combat cancer, Kill bacteria(bactericidal), Lower cholesterol, Fight fungal infections.
ORANGES: Support immune systems, Combat cancer, Protect your heart, Straighten respiration.
PINEAPPLE: Strengthens bones, Relieves colds, Aids digestion, Dissolves warts, Blocks diarrhea.
STRAWBERRIES: Combat cancer, Protect your heart, Boost memory, Calm stress.
SWEET POTATOES: Save your eyesight, Lift mood, Combat cancer, Strengthen bones.
TOMATOES: Protect prostate, Combat cancer, Lower cholesterol, Protect your heart.
WALNUTS: Lower cholesterol, Combat cancer, Boost memory, Protect against cardiovascular diseases.
WATERMELON: Protects prostate, Promotes weight loss, Lowers cholesterol, Helps stops strokes, Controls blood pressure, Fights dehydration.
APPLES: Protect your heart, Prevent constipation, Prevent diarrhea, Improve lung capacity, Cushion joints.
AVOCADOS: Battle diabetes, Lower cholesterol, Help stops strokes, Control blood pressure, Smoothen skin.
The best time to eat anything is fresh. Eating fruits and vegetables even cooked foods fresh helps conserve the nutritional qualities of such food.
The rate at which deaths and diseases spread is a function of poor dieting and malnutrition.
Try to avoid to much fried foods, sugars, sweets and all other that are classified JUNK . When junk food is consumed very often, the excess fat, simple carbohydrates, and processed sugar found in junk food contributes to an increased risk of obesity, cardiovascular disease , and many other chronic health conditions. [33] A case study on consumption of fast foods in Ghana suggested a direct correlation between consumption of junk food and obesity rates.
With so many eating habits and medicine to combat the evolving life and rise in human diseases all around the world, there is still One indisputable fact that even Medical Doctors agree with and this is that the Human body needs exercise.
EXERCISE
Good food + exercise
This still remains the greatest remedy for most Human ailments. The importance of exercise stretches far into the fact that it helps the heart beat fast thereby pumping blood to various parts of the body for optimal performance. You would be really surprised at how much you gain from exercising.
But that would be a lesson for another time.
Eat Quality!
Eat fresh!!
Exercise More!!!
Till Next time. Thank you all for reading.