Diet with A Difference Part 2

Do you remember Chief Adeyanju? Do you also remember his daughter? Well, that’s where we shall begin this article from. Chief Adeyanju took the first step of reducing the quantity of food he ate and stopping his intake of alcohol. A lot changed in his physical health and he began to get back in shape. The only problem he had was the issue of finding effective replacements for his previous mistakes. He decided to visit his doctor, Dr. Oluwaseun who introduced him to a very intelligent nutritionist, Miss Praise. Well, Miss Praise, being a smart lady gave the ignorant man some pieces of advice. This is what we shall discuss in this article. Chief Adeyanju, thankfully, listened to her with rapt attention and was so enthralled.
The summary of what she told him was to get the right combination of foods, and also include the consumption of fruits. The major problem with many individuals is that they do not have the idea of the right food combinations and also the importance of some particular foods. Let’s look at some good types and combinations that will help in bringing out the value of healthy eating.
To begin with, foods that are high in protein are one of the best foods to be eaten when thinking of changing or improving our diet. It has been said repeatedly that we are what we eat- what we sow is what we shall reap. Proteins are nutrients that help to build the body and also repair worm out tissues. Probably what Chief Adeyanju did not know was the fact that proteins are very important factors in the growth of any person. Now, a man that eats the right proportion of proteinous foods will have no issue with bad health when combined with other food stuffs. It is necessary for growth and maintenance, biochemical reactions, maintaining proper pH balance, building of the Immune system, transportation and storage of nutrients. Now, you see that proteins are indispensable in the perfect functioning of the body system. You also use protein to make enzymes, hormones, and other body chemicals. Protein is an important building block of bones, muscles, cartilage, skin, and blood.
In addition, carbohydrates are also really pertinent in the perfect functioning of the body system. Actually, Miss Praise from the above story made it known to the chief that carbohydrates are important also but must not be taken in excessive quantities. She told him also that he must stay away totally from beer and alcoholic drinks as they contain too much carbohydrates. One of the primary functions of carbohydrates is to provide your body with energy. Most of the carbohydrates in the foods you eat are digested and broken down into glucose before entering the bloodstream. They function in regulating blood glucose, sparing the use of proteins for energy, breaking down fatty acids, providing dietary fiber and serve as natural sweetener for foods. If the right quantity of carbohydrates can be put in foods, then we are good to go. A diet with a difference is a diet that brings out the physical champion in you. It is a diet that also gives you a sense of satisfaction. This is what the right quantity of carbohydrates gives.
Another set of food that cannot be ignored are the vegetables. Eating vegetables provides health benefits – people who eat more vegetables as a part of an overall healthy diet are likely to have a reduced risk of some chronic diseases. Vegetables provide nutrients vital for the health and maintenance of your body. Most vegetables are naturally low in fat and calories. Many people ignore the importance of veggies. They feel they really do not need them. They are like Chief Adeyanju who was non-challant about the essence of vegetables. He ignored them altogether, and this really had effect on him because he later discovered that he had a lot of health issues. Some of the vegetables that should be eaten very well include; leafy greens, carrots, broccoli, brussel sprouts, sweet potatoes, mushrooms, asparagus, beets and many more as they are rich in vitamins and minerals.
In our day to day life and activities, the importance of fruits cannot be overemphasized. Eating fruit provides a lot of health benefits as they provide nutrients vital for good health. Most fruits are naturally low in fat, sodium, and calories- none have cholesterol. Fruits are sources of many essential nutrients that are under-consumed, including potassium, dietary fibre, vitamin C, and folate (folic acid). Eating a diet rich in some fruits as part of an overall healthy diet can protect against different types of cancers. So, you should not cheat yourself by saying that you can’t afford some fruits. Fruits are healthy and important. Although, Chief Adeyanju had no problem with price, you should also eat the great and healthy food he gets to eats to as health is wealth.
Moving further, an essential aspect has to do with the expulsion of excess sugar from your diet. The truth is that if you knew the damages excess sugar quantities cause to your health, you would probably run away. Some dangers include; increase in the risk of obesity, diabetes, and heart disease, acceleration of aging in people; tooth decay, stress increment, replacement of important nutrients. Now, if you are not careful with your diet, you can be accustomed to all of these. All the junks and fast foods must be reduced drastically if good health will be achieved.
In conclusion, Chief Adeyanju finally had the chance to change his diet in a big way. Thanks to his little girl, his doctor and a big appreciation goes to his newly found nutritionist. Without these people coupled with the knowledge of the food stuffs, he would have been left in the dark (a state of ignorance). The purpose of this article is to feed you with the necessary knowledge you need to have a wonderful eating habit. But you must realise that only the application of this new-found knowledge brings results. It will be wise for you to follow the right steps to get the right results. Only the right key opens the right door. The one key that will open the door of good health asides God obviously, is right feeding.
Remember a word is enough for the wise. You are what you eat.