Holistic Fitness & Lifestyle
By Ruth Henao. C.P.T
"Let food be thy medicine"
- Hippocrates.
During the last decades we have learned of poor nutrition as the principal cause of most chronic diseases in the world; cardiovascular diseases, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, some types of cancers, and poor bone health.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO) "Most people die, globally, because of the way they eat, than tobacco use, accidents or any other lifestyle or environmental factors".
What is the optimal diet for the human body?
The truth is, there is no optimal diet for everyone. We are all different, with different caloric needs. What we do know, is that the human-machine needs certain vital nutrients in their right proportions for proper functioning.
The following pages contain important information about Nutrition. It is basic nutrition knowledge you need to refresh in your mind, and every day, so you can plan your meals strategically for Weight Management and good health in general.