It’s truly said that your body is your temple, and to take care of your body you need to take care of your soul. For your soul to be happy your physical and mental health should be in alignment. You need to take care of your surroundings and what you allow inside your body. Be it through hearing, watching, and eating. It plays a vital part.
Why are nutrients important to the body?
There is so much information about food and its consumption. Fad diets, conflicting information, and ever-changing recommendations. In this blog, we’re going to talk about your eating habits and the nutrients you consume.
Achievement of optimum health requires the right nutrients in the right portions. A diet that is lacking in certain nutrients can lead to deficiency-related diseases and health problems. For example, a deficiency in vitamin C can lead to scurvy, while a lack of calcium can result in osteoporosis. On the other hand, excessive intake of certain nutrients, such as sodium and saturated fats, can increase the risk of chronic diseases like hypertension and heart disease.
Tips for maintaining a nutrient-rich diet.
Nutrition provides the essential building blocks our bodies need to function optimally. By understanding the role of different nutrients and making informed dietary choices, we can support our overall well-being and reduce the risk of diet-related diseases.
1- Be mindful of your eating habits, chew your food, enjoy every morsel of food, and avoid distractions while eating to better tune into your body’s hunger and fullness cues.
2- Do not restrict yourself to avoiding things like wheat, or protein for weight loss. Nourish yourself with every single food provided by nature (Note: Talk to your medical professional in case of any allergies)
3- Follow a wholesome diet that can be followed consistently and in the long term.
4- Avoid following any type of particular diet or advice especially from social media blindly, it may have harmful consequences as it might not suit your constitution. Instead, consult a healthcare professional who can tailor to your individual needs and health goals.
5- Limit consumption of foods and beverages high in added sugars and opt for natural sources of sweetness like fruits, yoghurt, etc
6- Desi cow ghee is rich in essential fatty acids and has numerous benefits. It acts as a lubricant for your body. Consume a minimum of 1-2 tablespoons of ghee for optimum hormonal balance and good health.
7- For the right nutrition, your plate should contain all the nutrients composed of proteins, carbohydrates, fiber etc which complement each other.
Eg. Carbohydrates are important for protein metabolism and absorption and maintaining proper acid-base balance in the body. Excessive protein consumption without carbohydrates leads to an acidic environment and does not prevent protein absorption.
8- Do not take supplements on your own as it has some harmful consequences.