The healthy living equation: movement + sleep + nutrition + a positive mind = optimal health
We can only achieve and maintain a healthy lifestyle if we are proficient in each of the four categories on the left side of the equation. This blog will focus on the nutrition portion of the equation; mainly, how eating properly can give you the best chance to stay in good health or battle back from an untimely illness.
Food is awesome. Not only does it taste really good, but it also helps keep immune systems firing on all cylinders. Foods packed with antioxidants and nutrients like vitamin C, vitamin E, omega-3s and zinc help fight off germy intruders.
Our immune systems also use up a lot of calories. That’s right, just like our muscles need calories for energy to move, our immune systems need to be constantly fed with energy to help it work proficiently. This means that throughout the day we should be eating a variety of nutrient-dense foods that give us energy and help us feel good.
As we fundraise for Breastcancer.org to help them raise awareness and provide support to those who have to make difficult medical decisions, take a moment to view their website and read the important information provided about nutrition.
Remember the healthy living equation and try not to let nutrition hold you back from achieving optimal health. The more nutrient-dense foods you consume, the greater chance you’ll have to fight for your health.