March is National Nurtition Month & Women's History Month. What a great way to celebrate women's health? This month as you continue your journaling and build the established heart healthy principles, we turn our focus to nutrition. We must eat to survive, so it can be quite challenging to deal with any sort of eating disorders and food obsessions. It is important that we develop a better understanding about nutrition and food.
Why do we need food? Best answer is that food supplies our bodies with the energy and nutrients it needs to survive. Amino acids, proteins, are used to build and repair our muscles, immune system, hormones, nervous system, and organs. Calcium is important for a variety of reasons; perhaps strong bones and teeth being the most discussed. Vitamins and minerals supply us with the additional protection, strength, energy, and procession that is needed to keep our physical and mental vessels going. This month, we will discuss the various vitamins and minerals, A through Zinc and their benefits to our health.
MONTHLY CHALLENGE:
As we have learned that it takes about a month to get into the swing of things and develop a new habit. So, we are hoping you will take this 5-A-Day challenge. It is easier said than done. However, it is not all that hard to do. Simply eat 5 servings of fruits and vegetables daily. Some people like to create salads, soups, and smoothies to get most of their servings in one or two meals. Others use reminders like 5 bracelets or timers or meal planner to help. Whatever you decide to do, don't forget to journal your experience and notice the benefits to your body and mind.
Try something fresh...5-A-Day...your life may depend on it!
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