USEFULNESS OF GOOD FOOD FOR HEALTH

WHY IS GOOD FOOD IMPORTANT

Living a healthy lifestyle has immense payback. Over time, making smart eating
choices lowers your risk of cardiovascular disease, certain malignancies, type 2
diabetes, obesity, and even anxiety and depression. Daily, you will have more
energy, feel better and possibly even be in a better mood. It all boils down to how
long and how good your life is. According to several surveys, A healthy diet
consists of whole grains, vegetables, fruits, nuts, and fish. A higher diet of red or
processed meats on the other hand doubled the chance of dying young

TYPES OF GOOD FOOD

Cereals, potatoes, bread and other root vegetables- These are the main sources of
carbohydrates. The calories obtained from them enable us to do work.

Pulses, milk and milk products, eggs, bird meat, animal meat in limited quantities
- these are great sources of protein. They build muscles and repair the damaged
cells of our body, i.e., they are important for our immunity.

Ghee, butter, nuts and dry fruits, edible oil used in restrained quantities- These
are rich sources of good fat. They provide more energy to our body than
carbohydrates but should be consumed in a smaller amount.

Fresh fruits, vegetables and leafy vegetables, fish, egg, milk -these are good
sources of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants are essential for normal
functioning of the body. Though they are needed in small amounts, nowadays,
nutrition experts prescribe their higher consumption as they help to fight lifestyle
diseases like diabetes, obesity and even cancer.

BENEFITS OF GOOD FOOD

Healthy food intake nourishes both our physical and mental health and helps us
stay active for many years. One who break downs this broad benefit into micro-
benefits will see that eating healthy. Helps us in weight management Makes us
agile and increases our productivity Decreases the risk of heart diseases, stroke,
diabetes mellitus, poor bone density, and some cancers, etc. Helps in uplifting
mood Improves memory Improves digestion and appetite Improves sleep cycle
Healthy food habits are inculcated in children by their parents early on. These
habits along with the right education and physical exercise lead to an overall
development of an individual which ultimately becomes the greatest resource of
a country.