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Be Well Informed About Nutrition |
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Written by Practical Touch Publications Incorporated
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Wednesday, 25 March 2009 |
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Nutrition
Eating well is the foundation of good health. The old saying "you are what you eat" is true, so it's only natural that we should all strive to build our bodies with the best materials we can. Not only is eating well crucial for the proper growth and functioning of our bodies, a healthy diet protects from many diseases as well. The risk of heart disease, stroke, osteoporosis, and many forms of cancer can be lowered by a good diet. As well, high blood pressure can often be prevented or controlled by a healthy diet, and a good diet will also help keep weight down.
Nutrients
Food is composed of protein, carbohydrates, fat, fibre, and vitamins and minerals, all of which perform specific functions in our bodies. Protein is the building block of our bodies and makes up our muscles and other tissue. Foods that supply protein include whole grains, beans, nuts, dairy products, meat, poultry and fish. Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating recommends that we get about 15% of our daily calories from protein, but most of us get more than this because we eat a lot of meat and dairy products. |
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Exercise Is Worth It-Here's The Proof! |
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Written by Practical Touch Publications Incorporated
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Wednesday, 25 March 2009 |
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A strenuous hike or a five-kilometre run. An aerobics class, or a vigorous game of squash. We all know activities like these are great for our health. So why is it that only one in five of us gets enough exercise? Research has discovered just how beneficial it is for our bodies to work up a sweat. In fact, one in eight people dies earlier than they should because they aren't physically active enough. Isn't that reason enough to get serious about exercise?
Having an active lifestyle offers amazing benefits. It helps prevent serious conditions like heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, certain types of diabetes, osteoporosis (a weakening of the bones in older people) as well as colon and breast cancer. It also fights obesity, osteoarthritis, depression, anxiety, and maybe prostate cancer. On top of that, it reduces fatigue, lessens muscle tension, and improves stamina. What's more, being active lessens your chances of catching colds, helps you sleep better, improves your immune function and reduces the effects of stress. |
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