Reasons for Eating Healthy
Eating healthy is vital to a myriad of your body's functions: the brain relies upon nutrients to stay alert and work at an optimal level, and muscles and internal processes need energy to stay strong and fight disease. Although eating healthy in a fast-paced world can be a challenge, a balanced diet of wholesome foods gives your body the best chance of staying active, energetic and disease-free.
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Significance
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According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), about 1/3 of Americans fail to get enough exercise as recommended in the CDC's guidelines. This means eating healthy is an even bigger priority for optimal health.
Fewer Doctor Visits
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Eating healthy gives you more energy and helps you maintain an appropriate weight. A healthy diet also results in fewer doctor visits, and consequently less work missed.
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Lower Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke
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Eating fresh produce and whole grains that are high in fiber lowers your risk of cardiac problems and stroke.
For Your Kids
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Modeling healthy eating habits to your children raises their chances of avoiding problems like diabetes and obesity in adulthood.
Blood Pressure
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Blood pressure problems can be avoided or controlled by a healthy diet that includes at least eight servings of fruits or vegetables per day, low-fat dairy products and reducing sodium to between 1000mg and 2000mg per day.
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