Whole Body Nutrition
Food choices are the most important element of a healthy lifestyle. A diet rich in whole-foods, in fresh foods, in real foods can impact our lives more than almost anything else. The problem is, most of us are eating processed foods, sweetened foods or foods loaded with artificial flavors and chemicals. It has become a pandemic. That's why we all must make a conscious choice to stop clamoring for convenience and instead choose to nourish our bodies with nutrients and vitamins from healthy foods.
Macronutrients
Proteins, along with fats, water and carbohydrates are all examples of macronutrients. Although they may have a variety of functions, they are usually consumed in mass quantities and provide the body with the bulk of its energy.
The Vitamins and Their Basic Roles
Vitamins and minerals are micronutrients. Vitamins are fat- or water-soluble compounds. Minerals are inorganic and retain their chemical structure. Traces amounts of these substances are needed for general well-being, development and growth.
Vitamin A: vision, immune system, reproduction. Assists with heart, lungs, kidneys and other organs.
Vitamin C: wound healing, immune system, antioxidant
Vitamin D: bone health, muscle health, immune system, nervous system
Vitamin K: blood clotting, bone health, blood flow
The B Vitamins are a diverse group of vitamins that assist a number of bodily functions. However, they are most well-known for their roles in brain and nervous system health, metabolism and cardiovascular health.
List of Major Minerals and Their Basic Roles
Calcium: bone health, muscles, nervous system, blood flow, enzymatic reactions
Iron: blood production, moving oxygen throughout the body, connective tissues
Magnesium: muscle and nerve function, blood sugar levels, electrolyte regulation, blood pressure as well as making protein, bone, and DNA.
Potassium: electrolyte regulation, nerve function, muscle control, and blood pressure.
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