The more we eat healthy, the less natural it feels to reach
for a piece of cookie or a bag of chips when we get hungry. It is then not a
matter of depriving ourselves or forcing ourselves, but simply a conscious
recognition of respecting what feels the best for our body in the long-term
run.
When we eat healthy, we physically feel good. We mentally
have more energy to do the things that matter. When we are both globally
conscious and personally healthy in our eating choices, we are contributing to
the welfare of the planet. Our decision to practice healthy eating habits has
so many consequences in so many ways.
Now that you have all the information you need on eating
healthy, the most important action step you can do is to maintain this
lifestyle choice as much as possible. Post intents when you need motivation
from others. Keep a diary of your food choices on your blog or journal. Talk to
other people when you are feeling tempted to indulge in unhealthy desserts. better
Eating healthy, after all, is not about losing your ability
to enjoy indulgences. It is a matter of gaining so many things that will affect
you for the rest of your life: a longer life, the ability to enjoy natural
foods, a wholesome sense of self-esteem and the joy of respecting your body for
all that it does for you.
Poor nutrition habits can be a behavioral health issue,
because nutrition and diet affect how you feel, look, think and act. A bad diet
results in lower core strength, slower problem solving ability and muscle
response time, and less alertness. Poor nutrition creates many other negative
health effects as well.
The effect of poor nutrition
Obesity
Many people overweight
or obese as a result of poor nutrition. Obesity is defined as having a body
mass index (BMI) of 25 or more. Being overweight puts people at risk for
developing a host of disorders and conditions, some of them life-threatening. This kind of thing need to change people need to stay healthy and fit.
Hypertension
Hypertension is one of the possible outcomes of poor
nutrition. Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is called the
silent killer, because it frequently remains undetected and thus untreated
until damage to the body has been done. Eating too much junk food, fried food,
salt, sugar, dairy products, caffeine and refined food can cause hypertension.
High Cholesterol and Heart Disease
Poor nutrition can lead to high cholesterol, which is a
primary contributor to heart disease. High fat diets are common in world. More than 500,000 people in the world die each year due to heart disease,
which can be caused by a high fat diet. High cholesterol foods contain a large
amount of saturated fat. Examples include ice cream, eggs, cheese, butter and
beef. Instead of high fat foods, choose lean proteins such as chicken, turkey, fish
and seafood and avoid processed foods.
Symptoms of High Cholesterol
Diabetes
Diabetes also can be linked to poor nutrition. Some forms of
the disease can result from consuming a sugar- and fat-laden diet, leading to
weight gain. According to the National Institute of Health, about 50 percent of
the of population has diabetes.
Stroke
A stroke that is caused by plaque that builds up in a blood
vessel, then breaks free as a clot that travels to your brain and creates a
blockage can be linked to poor nutrition. Strokes damage the brain and impair
functioning, sometimes leading to death. Foods high in salt, fat and
cholesterol increase your risk for stroke.
Gout
Poor
nutrition can lead to gout. With gout, uric acid buildup results in the
formation of crystals in your joints. The painful swelling associated with gout
can lead to permanent joint damage. A diet that is high in fat or cholesterol
can cause gout. Some seafood--sardines, mussels, oysters and scallops--as well
as red meat, poultry, pork, butter, whole milk, ice cream and cheese can
increase the amount of uric acid in your body, causing gout.
Cancer
According to the National Institutes of Health, several
types of cancer, including bladder, colon and breast cancers, may be partially
caused by poor dietary habits. Limit your intake of foods that contains refined
sugars, nitrates and hydrogenated oils, including hot dogs, processed meats,
bacon, doughnuts and french fries.
