Decoding Nutrition: A Journey to Wellness Through Science and the Plate.
Welcome to the intersection of science and plate, where every bite is a step toward a healthier you.
In today's world, making sense of the myriad dietary advice can feel overwhelming. Whether you're trying to decode the latest superfood trends or figuring out how to balance macronutrients for your personal wellness, this blog is here to guide you through the nutritional landscape with evidence-based insights and practical tips. Let’s embark on a journey to discover not just what we eat, but how our food choices can lead to better health and vitality.
Our bodies need healthy nutrition in order to fight off infections, protect us from illnesses and diseases. Good nutrition has been linked to improve our immune systems, longevity and improve our brain function. For instance, there has been clinical studies conducted by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), that has shown that the DASH Diet can have a lot of beneficial results because, the diet limits the daily intake of sodium to 1,500mg-2,300mg, and limits food groups that are high in saturated and trans fats as well as sugar. The diet focuses on food groups that are high in potassium, calcium, magnesium, fiber and protein. The DASH Diet has shown to lower high blood pressure, lower LDL cholesterol and in preventing and treating Cardiovascular diseases (CVD). Another study that has had positive outcomes with people with preexisting CVD and without CVD was conducted by PREDIMED which consisted of people following a mediterranean diet. The main focus of the mediterranean diet is to decrease intake of processed foods, saturated fats, added sugars and sodium. This type of diet is richer in fats like monounsaturated, polyunsaturated and omega-3 fatty acids. It focuses on increasing a intake of fruits and vegetables. The results of this diet included weight loss, decrease risk of mortality in patients that have type 2 diabetes and heart disease, as well as reducing risk for frailty, preeclampsia, fatty liver disease, and of progression in prostate cancer. It increases lifespan, protects against depression, prevents thyroid autoimmune disorder, and slows psoriasis progression.
Having a healthy well balance diet is super important for many different reasons, and thought out all stages of life. The kind of food we decide to ingest can have both a negative or positive impact on our bodies. Unhealthy diets have been proven to lead to high blood pressure, high blood glucose, being overweight/obesity and having high cholesterol. Not consume enough fruits in vegetables could increase a risk of CVD and some cancers. It is not about being on a diet its about taking control of your life and reducing the risk of illnesses/diseases.