Just by showing up, you have already proven your interest in good health. But keeping those healthy habits start with knowledge...
Understanding the connections between nutrition and good health are key.
Nutrition is one of the most important contributors to human health. In addition to managing weight, blood pressure and cholesterol, a healthy diet can help prevent and manage of a number of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and some cancers.—Food & Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Have you considered a Plant-Based Diet?
If you have given any consideration to a cancer prevention, then you have most likely looked into changing your diet. The benefits of a plant-based diet are (1) it supports your immune system, (2) it helps to maintain a healthy weight, (3) it is high in fiber and, (4) it reduces the risk for other diseases.
Check with your doctor or health care provider
“Even though it's also important to monitor your calorie intake, you should pay more attention to your macronutrients.”
-ShapeScale.com
We all know that fitness is important….but why?
Even with risk factors for heart disease such as high blood pressure, diabetes or high cholesterol, people who enjoy regular physical activity have lower death rates than people who have no risk factors but who aren't physically active. —The American Heart Association
What about fitness and mental health?
Exercise improves mental health by reducing anxiety, depression, and negative mood and by improving self-esteem and cognitive function. Exercise has also been found to alleviate symptoms such as low self-esteem and social withdrawal.—National Institutes of Health