Importance of Nutrition

Eating a variety of foods can be a very enjoyable activity, whether you do so by preparing a meal at home with family or going out with friends. However, with so many people giving different nutrition advice, it is difficult to know who is giving sound information based on adequate research. Receiving the correct information can aid you to make informed food choices and develop healthy eating habits.

Obtaining adequate nutrition is vital for all stages of life. Whatever your focus in life is, it is possible to do so successfully. Developing and maintaining a optimal state of health is dependent on good nutrition. Neglect of good nutrition by consuming a poor diet can lead to many major health problems.

A healthful diet does not have to be miserably difficult or restrictive. In fact, an overly restrictive diet can lead to deficiencies in the vitamins and minerals your body needs. Of course, this does not mean you should consume an entire chocolate cake every day. There are certain foods that are better choices than others. It is important to consume all foods in moderation. A variety of foods should be consumed because there is not a perfect food out there that contains all the essential nutrients (despite the food industry trying to develop and market different products to you).

Every individual has different needs based on any existing health conditions, physical activities, environment, metabolism, age etc. It is important to balance your energy (calorie) intake based on these needs. If you consume more calories than needed, you gain weight. On the other hand if you consume less than you need, you will lose weight. As most Americans are overweight, people are generally more concerned with losing weight than gaining weight. Unfortunately there is no quick magical cure to lose weight, it takes work and commitment, however, that does not mean you can't have any fun doing so!

I look forward to being able to help you discover how to obtain a balanced, healthy diet that meets your nutritional needs and lifestyle!

Please post any comments, interesting articles or topics of interest and they will be addressed promptly...

15 comments:

  1. You know how they say not to eat after a certain time? Is it okay to eat anything like what if you're hungry and it's late, i can't go to sleep when i'm hungry i need food! What do i do? What do i eat?

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  2. Hey, Nicole! Very impressive blogging and beautifully written! Help me balance my love for cooking with trying to lose weight at the same time. I am always trying new recipes for George and me but they tend to be rich in flavor and unfortunately rich in calories.
    Sabrina

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  3. Hey Nicole, I like that your honest in saying that it will take work and committment to make real change I agree. Changing your thinking about food is work... HUFF... Guess I will have to bite the bullet. Will try to make effort to make healthy substitions for my love of sveets. (mispelled bc of my affection for it)

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  4. Hey Nicole,
    Great blog! I love that you said how it's important to consume all foods in moderation. Plus I like the widgets on the side of the page. I'm really looking forward to hearing what you'll have to say! :o)
    -Alyssa

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  5. Very well written and I'm sure such blogs will be helpful to all of us! Afterall, we want to be healthy and fit, yet have fun along the way. Please show us how...we're all ears and eyes;)
    Lauren Lee

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  6. I love the blog! I hope you'll post some yummy healthy recipes. I want to make delicious food, without tons of butter :) I'll be paying attention to all your posts
    Megan

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  7. So your saying if I eat Pizza every day that would not be so good?? What would happen if I just ate vitamins and power bars?
    Chris

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  8. Hey Nicole nice first blog! Lookin foward to your next one. I gotta go to you next time i need help writing a paper lol...Cant wait for you nutritional advice!8)

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  9. Hey Nicole! I love your blog. I was happy to know that my BMI is normal.

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  10. You Rock! Excellent information, very well written can't wait to read more, how about an article on Energy Drinks? I was EIHS a couple of weeks ago doing presentations to the 11th and 12th grade health classes. Blast from the past being in the hallways again Keep me posted on what you're doing!

    Maryann

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  11. Nice. I want recipes for summer veggies. :) Cara

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  12. Hey Nicole I want to know what kind of foods is good to eat, I have gallstones and I know I have to stay away from certain things. I heard apple juice is good for that problem is that true and what other foods do you recommend? Monica

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  13. IS breakfast the most important meal?

    All the pundits push a meal in the morning to keep you alert and body strong, is waiting a couple of hours before the first meal so bad?

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  14. Yes, breakfast is very important! The sooner you eat a healthy, balanced breakfast the sooner you will reap the benefits. Some of these benefits include increased concentration, creativity, improved performance in physical activities, decreased risk of some cancers, cardiovascular disease, etc. A healthy breakfast should include protein, carbohydrate and fiber. A good way to increase the likelihood of you having breakfast is by planning ahead so that even if you are in a rush, you can still have a healthy breakfast. Smoothies make a great fast meal that you can take with you. In the winter, something warm like oatmeal can be prepared quickly or even the night before.

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  15. Very informative and very well written, to say the least. I am officially ending my futile search for the "perfect food that contains all nutrients" after reading your post. Thank you, Nicole!

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