What is Good Nutrition?
Good nutrition starts with the basics...wholesome fruits, farm-picked vegetables, whole grains, wild cold-water fish, lean poultry, heart-healthy fats like nuts, seeds and Omega 3's and 6's. Good nutrition is also about knowledge. Knowing what is good for you...knowing how to combine wholesome ingredients together so that you can prepare healthful meals in little time...knowing how to put together healthy snacks and lunches for your family...knowing how to make not-so-good-food, better in a pinch. Good nutrition is available to us every day and it doesn't have to be costly.
Good nutrition is also a fundamental component of total wellness. We all want wellness. Wellness means being fit, happy, having supportive and joyful relationships, being in good health, sleeping well, keeping stress in check and taking time for yourself. You can probably think of a few more components to add to this list for your personal wellness, but take a moment to think about how good nutrition is the basis of each of the components listed. When you are not eating well, you are not well. It is difficult to be physically fit on a fast-food diet, whether it's the drive-through or the microwave ready foods at the market. The fuel that you put into your body, just like in a car, has a great impact on your performance. And it's not just at the gym or on the playground, recent studies have shown that people who eat nutritious, wholesome foods can focus better, have better mental retention and score better on tests. This should be exciting news for every parent with a school-aged child--what you choose to feed your child, affects academic success! Good nutrition has a huge impact in reducing stress and risk of disease. That leads to better health, time and energy for good relationships and happiness. Finally, if you are not eating well, you are not taking time for yourself.
Good nutrition is a gift of health, wellness and longevity. Isn't it time you gave yourself and your family this gift?
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