The human body requires seven major
types of nutrients. A nutrient is a source of nourishment, a
component of food, for instance, protein, carbohydrate, fat, vitamin, mineral,
fiber, and water. Macronutrients are nutrients we need in
relatively large quantities.
WHY
IS SO IMPORTANT NUTRITION ?
In order for our bodies to
function properly and stay healthy, it is important that we have to follow a
good nutritious diet. Foods are made up of 6 classes of nutrients. These
nutrients are macronutrients (protein, carbohydrates, fats), micronutrients
(vitamins and minerals) and water. If you neglect to have the right combination
of these 6 items, it will be very difficult to live a healthy lifestyle and
achieve your weight loss goals!
1. Protein
2. Carbohydrates
3. Fats
4. Vitamins
5. Minerals
6. Water
2. Carbohydrates
3. Fats
4. Vitamins
5. Minerals
6. Water
Good Nutrition Provides The
Building Blocks of Muscle
When
we eat foods that contain protein, they
are broken down in the body as amino acids. These amino acids are then used to
build and repair any muscle tissue. This is great for those who are physically
active or exercise regularly. This means we will be able to recover at a faster
rate than if we were not to consume protein. Every tissue in our body is made
up of protein and it is important to consume enough through our diet to
replenish it. Protein is also needed to help your immune and nervous system.
Good Nutrition Provides Energy
The
analogy I think of when discussing nutrition and our bodies is that of a race
car. We need to put fuel in it every so often, change the oil and get new tires
in order to maintain optimal performance. If we fail to do these things,
eventually our body will break down and be worthless. However, if the right
steps are taken, we will be well on our way to living a healthy lifestyle and
reaping the benefits that come with this.
Foods
such as carbohydrates give us energy to function properly throughout our day.
In fact, muscle glycogen is an important element to helping us maintain our energy levels throughout our
day. When carbs are ingested our pancreas releases a hormone called insulin.
Insulin helps the carbs to be stored in the muscles or as fat. Stored carbs in
the body are also known as glycogen. Glycogen (stored carbohydrates) is
important to have in our body before working out. They will be an energy supply
and not only enable us to achieve better fat loss results, but also help our
overall physique.
Good Nutrition and Fats?
One
of the most common dieting myths is that fats will make you fat. First and
Foremost, without fats we will not be able to survive. They are one of the
three macronutrients. Stored fats are our main source of energy.
Fats
yield 9 calories per gram. They also help to keep our body warm during cold
weather. Fats lubricate joints which in terms, keeps our muscles loose and
mobile for better workouts. Fats are also a dwelling spot for fat-soluble
vitamins such as A, D, E, and K. These vitamins are stored in our body’s fat
and can become toxic if too much is taken.
The
common misconception I see is that most people do not know the difference
between saturated fats, polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats.
Vitamins and Minerals
Vitamins
and minerals are important nutrients our bodies need in order to not only
function properly but also allow chemical reactions to occur at a faster rate.
They are needed just like the 3 macronutrients, however only in small amounts.
B-complex vitamins provide a great health benefit as they help to further break
down carbohydrates which in terms will give us energy. While we do obtain
vitamins and minerals from certain foods we eat, they usually are not enough to
maintain a healthy lifestyle and weight loss goals!
Don’t Forget Your Water
One
of the main problems I see with people who are unhealthy or overweight is that
they do not drink enough water on a daily basis. Instead, they substitute it
for sodas and other drinks that are high in sugar. Water composes about 65% of
the human body. It is needed in order for our bodies to survive. Water is just
as important as eating a healthy diet. It can also act as a detox and cleanse our
body.
While
exercising, water acts as a cooling agent and helps prevent any overheating. I
suggest drinking our body weight x .66 to get the amount of ounces to drink on
a daily basis. For example, if my weight 200 lbs.,i would want to drink (200 x
.66) = 132 ounces of water.
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