Why Do You Need to Eat Healthy Foods?

Kids and adults alike should eat healthy in order to:

• Provide the needed nutrients that the body needs in order to regenerate cells, detoxify the body and simply just for the organs of the body to function normally.
• Eating healthy as soon as now can help you prevent diseases like diabetes, heart diseases, hypertension and cancer.
• Have more energy for daily activities and be alert always.

Eating when you are hungry is just normal but overeating and not exercising will lead to obesity which in turn is also a dangerous condition which exposes you to diseases. Obesity is having more than 1/5 of the body’s ideal weight for someone’s age and height.

Eating healthy is done by knowing how to make the right food choices in what you eat every time you eat whether it’s meals or snacks. Foods that contain refined grains like white flour or refined wheat have high amounts of starch that your body will just store as fat. It is more advisable to prefer whole grains like whole wheat, oats and brown rice which are capable of giving you more energy for a longer duration of time.

According to the food pyramid, you should eat the following foods:

• Rice, bread, cereal (whole grains are preferable) – These foods will give you the energy that you need for an entire day. They are rich in carbohydrates.
• Fruits and vegetables will give your body the needed vitamins and minerals to fight and defend yourself from diseases and infections.
• Milk, cheese and yoghurt supply your body with calcium that is vital for the health of your bones.
• Meat, fish and poultry provides your body with protein which is helpful in the development of your muscles.
• Fats, sweets and oils should be taken in small quantities everyday otherwise, cholesterol levels will rise and will make you prone to heart diseases and diabetes.