About Diet and Nutrition
A nutritious diet serves as the bedrock of holistic well-being. It furnishes the body with vital nutrients, facilitating its peak performance, including robust organ health and efficient metabolic processes. This nourishment is pivotal in staving off chronic illnesses like heart disease, diabetes, and obesity, thereby alleviating the pressure on healthcare systems and personal healthcare expenditures.
Effective weight control is another hallmark of sound nutrition, playing a pivotal role in mitigating health hazards related to obesity. Moreover, the diet’s far-reaching influence on mental health is gaining recognition, with nutrient-rich foods found to enhance cognitive function and emotional equilibrium.
The health of the digestive system also hinges on dietary choices, particularly the consumption of fiber-rich foods that foster gut health and alleviate gastrointestinal issues. Nutrition significantly bolsters the immune system, with crucial vitamins and minerals enhancing its ability to ward off illnesses. Furthermore, a well-balanced diet expedites recuperation following illness, surgery, or injury, while promoting healthy aging by reducing the likelihood of age-related diseases.
FAQs on Diet and Nutrition
What is Diet and Nutrition?
Food and Beverages provide the energy and nutrients we need to improve health, manage disease and reduce the risk of disease.
When should you concentrate on diet and nutrition in diabetes?
Following a healthy meal plan and physical activity can help to keep the blood sugar level in the normal range. A good nutritionist will be able to guide you on how to keep these parameters such as HbA,c, blood sugar, cholesterol levels and BP level within the target range as all these can co exist.
What foods should we avoid in diabetes?
The good news is that though you can still eat your favourite foods, smaller quantities of less frequency should be taken. The key is to exclude fruits of high glycemic index and vegetables which are starchy. Avoid sweetened beverages, sweets and fried items and foods high in saturated fat and trans fat has to be avoided.
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