May is Family Wellness Month, so it’s the perfect time to think about how the food choices you make can change your family’s health and happiness.
A burger or a pizza now and then may be fine, but it doesn’t help our bodies in the long run. Let’s explore why what you eat matters, and how you can keep your family healthy and happy with the right nutrition.
What are Unhealthy Foods?
First, what is healthy food?
There are forty nutrients that cannot be made by the body. They are essential fatty acids, 15 vitamins, 14 minerals, and 10 amino acids. Collectively, these forty nutrients are spoken of as the body’s requirements.
Everybody needs these things every day so their body will function optimally. For this reason, it’s important to ensure your family eats foods that supply the needed nutrients.
If you find it difficult to provide your family with the range of nutrition they need, you can supplement those vitamins, minerals, amino acids and fatty acids that may be missing in the family diet. The best source of supplementation is whole food supplements.
Unhealthy foods
Unhealthy foods do not supply the body with the nutrition it needs and may also contain unhealthy ingredients, such as preservatives and other chemicals, which are harmful for the body.
What Happens When Your Family Eats Unhealthy Foods?
Eating a lot of unhealthy foods can lead to not feeling well and harm the body now and later in life. Here are some ways poor nutrition can affect family wellness:
Feeling tired all the time: Junk food can make you feel sluggish and out of energy.
Getting sick more often: If you don’t get enough of the right nutrients that your body needs, it might struggle to fight off illnesses.
Trouble focusing: Ever feel foggy and can’t think clearly? Diet might be part of the problem.
Unhealthy eating doesn’t just make you feel bad; it can also lead to serious health problems:
Heart disease: Too much bad fat and sugar could lead to heart problems.
Diabetes: Eating too much sugar and unhealthy carbs can increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Obesity: Eating more calories than you use can make you gain weight, which can lead to a host of other health issues.
The Power of Good Nutrition
Good nutrition isn’t just about avoiding sickness. It’s about building body health.
Here are some of the good things that happen when you eat the right foods that your body needs:
More energy: Healthy foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins can boost your energy.
Stronger immune system: Good nutrition helps your body fight off germs.
Sharper brain: Foods rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants can help your brain work better.
Remember, Every Little Bit Helps!
You don’t have to be perfect; even small changes in your family’s diet can lead to big improvements in their health. Start by picking one or two healthy foods and try them out with your family. Once those good foods are established within your meals and snacks, then try one or two more. Little by little, you’ll notice your family is feeling better and has more vitality to enjoy more good times together.
Eating healthy isn’t just about avoiding bad food—it’s about filling your plate with nutrient-dense, natural foods that help you and your family stay strong and active. This month, commit to eating better and supporting each other towards better health.