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Do you ever think that the question of what to eat

differing ideas about what to eat. While there is a lot of

things that are agreed on by most nutrition experts.

Here are some nutritional concepts generally accepted as fact.

Added Sugar Is UnhealthyTo improve the taste of processed foods, producers often add sugar. This type of sugar is known as added sugar. Common types of added sugar include table

syrup.

While some think sugar is a simple matter of “empty” calories, others believe it increases the risk of serious diseases.

calories. There are no nutrients in it, other than sugar. As a result, basing your diet on products high in added

However, research shows there are many other risks associated with excessive sugar intake.

Added sugar is being implicated as a leading cause of obesity, heart disease and type 2 diabetes, according to research from the National Institutes of Health.

The high fructose content of added sugar is often blamed. This is because fructose is metabolized strictly by the liver. High intake has been linked with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, insulin resistance, elevated triglycerides, abdominal obesity and high cholesterol over time, according to research published in The Journal of Clinical Investigation.

The potential for overconsumption of sugars in the form of sugary foods and drinks makes targeting

sugars, as a source of excess calories, a good strategy, according to the Journal article. However, sugar content should not be the sole determinant of a healthy diet. Rather than just focusing on one energy source, we should consider the whole diet for health

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or “results” and consuming the nutrients contained in the products described. Results are individual and will vary from person to person.

OMEGA-3 FATS ARE CRUCIAL

proper functioning of the human body.

omega-3 fatty acid derived from animals, makes up about 10 to 20 percent of the total fat content in the brain, according to an article published by the National Institutes of Health at PubMed.gov.

A low intake of omega-3 is associated with a lower IQ, depression, various mental disorders, heart disease and other serious conditions, according to an article published by the National Institutes of Health.

There are three main types of omega-3 fats: alpha-

ALA comes mostly from plant oils, while the best

are grass-fed meat and omega-3 enriched or pastured eggs.

The plant form, ALA, needs to be transformed into DHA or EPA to function correctly in the human body. However, research shows this conversion process is

high in DHA and EPA.

THERE IS NO PERFECT DIET FOR EVERYONEPeople are all unique. Subtle differences in genetics, body type, physical activity and environment can affect which type of diet you should follow.

Some people do best on a low-carb diet, while others are better off on a vegetarian high-carb diet. What works for one person may not work for the next.

experimentation may be needed. Try a few different

diet is the one you can maintain for the long term.

EATING VEGETABLES IMPROVES HEALTHVegetables are good for you. They are rich in vitamins,

trace nutrients that science has just begun to uncover.

A large body of research has shown that eating vegetables is associated with improved health and a lower risk of illness.

IT IS CRITICAL TO AVOID A VITAMIN D DEFICIENCYVitamin D is a unique vitamin that actually functions as a hormone in the body.

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The skin makes vitamin D when it is exposed to ultraviolet rays from the sun. However, a large part of the world is

simply isn’t available throughout most of the year.

Even where there is sun, many people tend to stay inside and use sunscreen when they go out. Sunscreen effectively blocks vitamin D generation in the skin.

Research has shown that adequate vitamin D levels can help keep your immune system strong, as well as protect you from many serious conditions, according to the Vitamin D Council.

A blood test taken by your doctor can measure your vitamin D level.

because it is not present in many foods.

If getting more sun is not an option, taking a vitamin D supplement or a tablespoon of cod liver oil each day is

If you take a supplement, the recommended form of vitamin D is vitamin D3 or cholecalciferol, according to WebMD. This is the natural form of vitamin D that your body makes from sunlight.

WHOLE FOOD IS HEALTHIESTThe most important thing you can do to ensure optimal health is to eat real food.

in whole food are removed. Not only do food producers

other potentially harmful ingredients, such as sugar and trans fats.

The discovery that certain diseases could be cured by

scurvy with vitamin C and rickets with vitamin D — led to the development of modern nutritional science. Taking this one step further, experts in the last half century developed nutrient guidelines in hopes of helping prevent disorders such as heart disease and hypertension, according to John Schwartzburg, M.D.

However, the focus on individual nutrients has had downsides. These were discussed in an editorial in the Journal of the American Medical Association by two Harvard researchers — Drs. Dariush Mozaffarian and David Ludwig. The important thing is to focus on wholesome whole foods and “healthy eating patterns,” according to the researchers. That means going back to the idea of eating more fruits, vegetables, whole grains

Research shows that diets based on whole foods tend

the researchers, “ a focus on whole foods increases the likelihood of consuming more healthy nutrients and fewer calories and decreasing chronic disease risk.”


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Research Supports Eating Whole Foods


Taking a vitamin Dsupplement or a tablespoon of cod liver oil each day is the best way to prevent or

reverse a deficiency.

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