Importance of Nutrition & Fitness

The importance of nutrition and physical fitness cannot be overstated when it comes to maintaining good health. Nutrition and fitness together will help you achieve optimal health.

Nutrition defined

• Supplements can fill dietary gaps

  Nutrition is the process by which organisms take in and utilize food material. Nutrition optimally should come from the food you eat, but vitamin and mineral supplements can provide nutrients missing in your diet.

Exercise

• Running is great exercise that you can do anywhere

  Regular exercise keeps your body flexible and strong, helps maintain a healthy metabolism, increases energy and decreases stress. Exercise can help control chronic medical conditions such as insomnia, high cholesterol, depression and anxiety.

Food is fuel

• Your skin is your largest organ

  Even when you are not moving, your body is constantly working. Bodies require energy to keep our organs working properly, our cells regenerating, our immune systems functioning, and our skin, hair, teeth and bones strong.

Eating and exercise

• Pasta and salmon pack the perfect protein-carbohydrate punch

  What and when you eat before a workout is important. A small meal comprised of complex carbohydrates and protein, 1 to 2 hours before exercising, will help stabilize blood sugar and energy levels as well as discourage your body from breaking down muscle for fuel. Drink plenty of water and stay away from fat and sugar.

Fighting disease

• A colorful diet is a healthy diet

  Many foods have disease-fighting properties, such as lowering cholesterol (almonds), heart health (red grapes), cancer prevention (tea) and diabetes management (cinnamon). Others can help lower blood pressure (skim milk), aid digestion (yogurt) and protect against flu (mushrooms).