Why is Nutrition Important?
by on Jan.09, 2011, under Nutrition
pilladvised.com You are what you eat. Sure, but Why is Nutrition Important? It fuels your body And give you building blocks like amino acids for making protein and calcium and magnesium for building bones and teeth. Fatty acids for building the membranes of cells. Nutrition has been the focus of scientific research for over a hundred years. We now know that vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and essential fatty acids are essential nutrients. Recent research has discovered exciting stuff about nutrition. The blue of blueberries, the red of cherries and tomatoes, and the orange of carrot have bioflavonoids and carotenoids that give food some of its richest colors. These antioxidants help protect us against free radical damage, important for preventing disease and staying youthful. Stay tuned for more episode as we explore the exciting research that is being done about nutrition for prevention, wellness, and staying young.
