Good nutrition has a direct impact on your overall health and quality
of life. When you follow a healthy diet that consists of fruits,
vegetables and whole grains, you aren’t just satisfying your
hunger—you are nourishing your body too.  Though it’s okay to
indulge once in a while, it’s crucial to keep track of what you eat so
you can maintain a healthy lifestyle.

How Does Food Impact Health?

The food we eat gives our body the material it needs to function
properly. If we consume wrong foods our metabolic processes suffer
and our health declines.

If we consume too much food, we risk the chance to become
overweight and if the food we consume doesn’t contain the right
quantities of nutrients in the right proportion we become undernourished. In both cases, we run the risk of suffering from lifestyle diseases and other acute disorders.

In today’s time we have all the necessary information at our fingertips
with respect to healthy living and eating the right food and yet, we
err. This happens because though we have the information we lack in
implementing it in our daily lives.

Why is nutrition important?

1) NUTRITION DECREASES THE CHANCE OF DEVELOPING LIFE-STYLE DISEASES:

Having quality eating habits can reduce your risk of developing
certain diseases like:

• Hypertension
• Diabetes
• Heart disease.

If you want to increase your chances of staying well, it’s best to
stick to a healthy, well-planned diet.

2) NUTRITION HELPS YOU TO ACHIEVE AND MAINTAIN A HEALTHY WEIGHT

Eating natural instead of processed foods can have a positive effect on your body. It keeps you feeling fresh, healthy and ready to take on life’s challenges. Foods loaded with sugar, fats and calories add that extra unwanted weight to your body, weakening your bones and making your organs work harder.

3) A PROPER DIET INCREASES YOUR ENERGY LEVELS

As different kinds of foods are converted to energy at different rates, foods containing simple sugars can give you a quick lift while others such as whole grains and healthy unsaturated fats supply energy at a steady pace keeping you alert and focused throughout the day. So, put down that chocolate bar and grab a handful of those yummy dry-fruits!!!

4) A GOOD DIET IMPROVES YOUR SKIN HEALTH

Good nutrition plays a key role in the health of your skin. Several
research studies have indicated improved skin health with consumption of vitamins C and E, lycopene and other antioxidants, as well as healthy fats.

5) NUTRITION BOOSTS IMMUNE SYSTEM

Your immune system is affected by the foods you consume.
Malnutrition breaks down the immune functions by suppressing
the immune system. Balanced nutrition especially in terms of
adequate vitamin, mineral and protein intake enhances
resistance against infections.

Mrs. Swati Swant   
(Nutrition expert)
Four Sigma team