FOOD AS MEDICINE
FOOD AS MEDICINE
“The more red meat and blood we eat, the more bloodthirsty we get, the more violent we get. -
The more vegetarian food we eat, the more peace is taken into us. “ – Ziggy Marley.
“I have the right to know what’s in my food.” -Ziggy Marley
Your entire health is significantly influenced by the foods you choose to eat. Healthcare professionals all over the world are well aware that diet can have an impact on a person’s health. According to research studies, eating affects the likelihood of contracting diseases.
While some foods can worsen chronic health issues, others have potent healing and safeguarding properties. People who can easily access adequate nutrition will like have a strong immune system, less likely to develop diabetes and cardiovascular disease, and live longer, a reason as to why many individual believe that food is medicine.
You should be aware that a strict diet cannot and should not completely replace medical treatment. While you can avoid, manage, or get cured of many diseases and conditions through dietary and lifestyle changes, of importance to note is that many others cannot.
A recent study revealed that a diet high in added sweets, saturated and trans fats, and too much sodium may lead to chronic inflammation – a risk factor known for the onset of chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes, gastrointestinal health issues, and even heart disease.
A diet high in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, and plant-based, as well as other dietary and lifestyle recommendations, can improve cardiovascular health.
Inflammation, high cholesterol levels and blood pressure, and instances of poor sleep are some of the unhealthy risk factors for cardiovascular disease that experts believe this diet has the ability to minimize.
Healthy foods including vegetables, fruits, legumes, and grains are packed with helpful substances like antioxidants, which are known to shield cells from instances of damage, something that could otherwise cause disease. In fact, research have shown that those with diets high in polyphenol antioxidants have decreased rates of diabetes, dementia, heart disease, and depression.
Food and diet are prioritized in a person’s health plan with the aim of avoiding, lessening symptoms of, or reversing a disease condition. Food, however, does much more than just provide you energy. Depending on what you eat, it could improve or deteriorate your health.
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Our actions and words result from the influences of what's consumed on routine; for a considerate and adequate life balance, our observations must always remain alert.
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