Growing up I always heard things like, “fruits and vegetables are good for you,” “nuts are good for your heart,” and “sugar is bad,” but none for those phrases ever convinced me to change my way of eating. These phrases were just too generic to truly impact my decision to eat healthy foods.
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It wasn’t until I started reading the research and learning real details and numbers that I started actually thinking, “being intentional about what I put in my body really is worth it!”
So, in case you are like me, and need the real deets before you are convinced, I thought I would share just a few of the fascinating facts (based on research) with you.
10 Fascinating Facts About Healthy Foods
The Tip of the Iceberg
These health facts are just a tip of the iceberg when it comes to the impact food has on our bodies. Studies show that foods may play a role in our risk of developing some autoimmune diseases, chronic disease, and Neurodegenerative diseases. According to research, our diets can help improve our moods and even brain functions. What we eat may even impact our seasonal allergy symptoms and aging skin!
Have I peaked your interested? Are you ready to learn more about how food can help our bodies flourish? If so, you may be interested in some of these posts:
A Dietitian’s Comprehensive Guide to Nutrition and Autoimmune Disease
Nutrition for ADHD, Autism, and General Childhood Behavior
Nutrition and Our Skin: Nutrition for Acne & Wrinkles
A Comprehensive Guide to Nutrition and the Immune System
A Comprehensive Guide to Nutrition and Asthma and Allergies
Or below is a short clip of me discussing not only “Why We Should Eat Healthy Really?”, but also “What Makes a Diet Healthy?”
I was Convinced and Then the Changes in Me Convinced Me Even More!
Ok I was convinced! I finally heard what I needed to hear in order to change some of my eating habits. Even after learning all of the research, I still was shocked at just how much my health changed!
After focusing on eating these foods that nourished my body, my health transformed:
-My acne improved
-My asthma and seasonal allergies almost completely went away
-I lose 50 pounds
-And my mood and stress levels improved
I didn’t need anymore convincing. Now I am a dietitian with a Masters of Science in Human Nutrition, and my mission is to spread the word so that others (maybe you?) can feel empowered to make some eating changes!
If you are interested in adding more nourishing foods into your life, then I encourage you to explore some of my other posts and books. You can find helpful links below.
Helpful Links
Top 24 Nutrients to Incorporate into Your Diet According to a Dietitian
Shop – Mindfulness in Faith and Food
Hi,
Thank you for sharing this article, I am an 18-year-old girl and overwieght. I want to reduce my weight naturally. So, please share with me some tips and diets that will help. Thanks in advance!
Hey Amelia, I am so glad you liked my post. Here is a post I wrote about my journey, and I included my favorite tips. I hope you can find some of these tips helpful. https://www.fitwirr.com/weight-loss/lose-50-pounds-in-5-months/