What Are The Best Nutrients to Stay Healthy
Eating is both a responsibility and a pleasure. Everyone has a favorite food and some menu items that they simply refuse to eat. Our entire daily schedule revolves around making time to eat periodically and refueling our body, so we can keep trucking along with work, school, childcare, or simply having fun.
As you know, everything requires energy, so ensuring that your diet gives you everything you need to thrive is absolutely vital! Not sure where to start? No worries - we're here to break it all down for you, so you can eat what you love, get those essential nutrients, and do what you love too!
Carbohydrates
Carbs are the batteries that get you going. Complex carbs help you fight back against diseases and keep you healthy, in addition to boosting energy levels. Plus, most complex carbs are loaded with fiber which keeps you regular and eliminates toxins that can build up in your gut. Foods that give you these awesome benefits include:
- Vegetables
- Oats
- Brown rice
- Quinoa
- Fruits
- Barley
- Whole grains
Fats
It's easy to listen to everyone around you and think that all kinds of fats are created equal: equally bad. But that’s not the case! Fats get a bad rap, but your body does need fatty foods to survive. Like everything else, there can be too much of a good thing, so you should always monitor your intake of fats. However, fatty acids help your body's immune system by stimulating white blood cells development and keeping your inflammatory responses under control. Yes, please!
Healthy fats are easily available in the following foods:
- Fish
- Vegetable oils
- Seeds
- Coconut oil
- Nuts
Proteins
Proteins primarily help your muscles stay limber and bulk up. Bodybuilders make sure to have enough protein in their diet for that very reason. Athletes especially focus on adding more protein to their diet through protein powders and eating a lot of lean meat during training season. So, while we know that not everyone is an athlete, protein is still vital for everyone. Everyone's body needs an adequate amount of protein to fight off infections and ensure that your muscles stay strong. People often get proteins from animal products, but there are also plant sources rich in protein. Any good source of dietary protein can help you meet your body's needs, and you can find them in the following foods:
- Meat
- Fish
- Seafood
- Dairy
- Legumes
- Beans
- Nuts
- Soy
Water
Although not exactly a nutrient, it’s no secret that your body needs water to live. People can survive for a lot longer without food than water because water is so essential for our bodies. Proper hydration helps your body get rid of waste, keeps your joints lubricated, and truly makes the world go round in the microcosm of your body. More than anything else, you should always ensure that you are drinking enough water every day. For people who don't enjoy the tastelessness of water or want something a little more exciting, you can try mixing in a small amount of citrus fruit like lemon or orange to give your drink some flavor. Artificial sweeteners may end up dehydrating you even while you are drinking water, so try to avoid them if at all possible.
Vitamins
Micronutrients are found in certain foods, and each micronutrient includes multiple essential vitamins to keep your body going. They affect everything from bone strength to your mood and promote your natural immune system. Incorporating fruits, veggies, and lean meats into your diet is often enough to get all of the vitamins your body needs. Many traditionally healthy foods are labeled as such because they help boost your body's vitamin levels and bring out the happiest, healthiest version of you!
In addition to preventing infections, vitamins also assist in developing new cells while your body rejuvenates itself. Each vitamin focuses on a different part of the body, and it’s easy to fall down the rabbit hole of research when it comes to looking up each individual vitamin. To make your life easier we have listed below the vitamins which are vital for your body's lifelong health:
- Vitamin A
- Vitamins B- 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9, and 12
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin D
- Vitamin E
Minerals
Did you now that minerals and trace elements are vital for your body? Yes, they are! Suffering from mineral deficiencies can result in decreased immune system effectiveness, weaker bones, loss of balance, and other issues that are best avoided. Minerals like iron, copper, and selenium are just a few of the most important ones for keeping your body in tip-top shape. If you are worried about including all of these essential minerals in your diet, you shouldn't be. Minerals are widely available in most types of healthy foods. You are sure to find something that you like on the extensive list. There are a ton of foods that include essential minerals that are easy to include in your diet, like:
- Legumes
- Whole grains
- Beans
- Veggies
- Seeds
- Lean meats
- Seafood
- Nuts
An Intuitive Way to Get Needed Nutrients
Clearly, we all need these essential nutrients to contribute to our lifelong wellness. But how do we ensure we’re giving our bodies everything they need? UCARI offers a convenient, at-home testing kit that doesn't involve poking and prodding in a doctor's office or dreaded blood tests. With just a few strands of hair and our scientific approach using bioresonance technology, our tests can analyze your body's nutrition composition and give you the information you need to modify your diet and address any possible nutritional imbalances. Information is the key to changing your lifestyle for the better. However, you should always talk to your doctor about any major lifestyle changes you plan on making to get their advice and guidance.
Your nutritional imbalances don't have to escalate to a point where you are feeling the symptoms and worrying about your health. No one wants to deal with dizziness, decreased bone density, fatigue, or depressed mood swings, and even eating your favorite food may not be enough to snap you out of the funk that a poor diet leaves you in.
Take control of your wellness today! Find out today how you can modify your diet to get the essential vitamins and minerals you may be missing for more energy, a better immune system, and a happier mood. Be the happiest, healthiest version of you possible…with UCARI!