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1. Food and Nutrition
Food is a basic need of everyone. We all need to eat. It is what gives us energy and
provides us with what we need to get ourselves going throughout the day. Miss a
meal habitually and health and digestive complications may arise. Thankfully, we have
a lot of resources of this body fuel–in the supermarket, convenience store, restaurant,
and the comfort of our own homes. In food however, it’s not just putting anything
edible in the mouth, it has to be the right stuff that the body would benefit from, and
that’s where nutrition comes in.
The best source of
vitamins and
minerals are still
what we eat.
Supplements may
work, but it’s best
to get our nutrients
naturally. First of
all, we all need
carbohydrates since
they supply our
body with energy.
In the food
pyramid,
carbohydrates are
supposed to be the
one with the largest
amount. This of
course, depends on the person’s needs. Active people may want to increase their
carbohydrate and protein intake. The choices are endless–potatoes, rice, breads,
cereals, certain sweets, etc.
Proteins are important in bodily functions and muscle repair. Bodybuilders and
athletes need these too. Although meat is one of the best sources of protein, there
are also foods that are high in protein such as mushrooms, eggs, nuts, beans, and tofu,
which are usually the meat substitutes in vegetarian dishes. This may be the bigger
component in a food serving, depending on the diet.
Vitamins and minerals
are found in a lot of
food sources,
particularly fruits and
vegetables. Calcium, an
important component
for the bones may be
found in milk or other
sources like high calcium
orange juice, fish, and
leafy green vegetables.
Usually, fruits and
vegetables are best
eaten raw, but for those

2. who want to jazz up their plate, fruits may be blended into delicious and refreshing
smoothies, served with vegetable for a salad, be the main ingredient in a dessert like
pie, or dipped in chocolate fondue. Vegetables are also awesome grilled or mixed in
with meat. Fat is also allowed in the form of fried food and a little bit of sweet stuff.
Fat is needed for insulation, healthy skin and hair. So once in a while, it’s okay to
indulge in something fried or sweet.
Nowadays, busy schedules
make most of us run to the
nearby fast food or cook up
something instant just to satisfy
hunger or to keep a meal in
check. However, it’s best to
balance things out by adding in
something nutritious like a
fresh fruit after or have
something healthy at night, like
a sandwich. When there’s time,
sit down and plan balanced
meals. Take a few carrot and
celery sticks for snack instead of a
bag of potato chips. Or visit a healthy restaurant in your neighborhood. Your body
will thank you for it.