The essentials of a Good diet
April 28, 2009
Good health is the result of good nutrition. So, to understand the concept of good health, you should understand the nitty-gritty of nutrition.
Basically, a diet must include four essential nutrient groups comprising of water, proteins, carbohydrates and fat. Additionally, a diet should offer a definite level of vitamins, minerals and micronutrients.
Water is the most important constituent of diet. Supply of tap water is maintained through surface or underground water. Generally, it is not safe to be drinking tap water.
Tap water is chlorinated to kill bacteria. The level of chlorine has steadily been going up as the quality of source water has been getting deteriorated. Scientists are beginning to get concerned of the benefits of added chlorine and fluorine, as some of the harmful compounds seep into processing of such water. Consequently, people are beginning to trust and depend on bottled water.
Proteins are essentially needed for growth, hormones, tissues, and reproductive system. Proteins have essential and non-essential amino acids. Essential amino acids should form a part of your diet, as the body forms non-essential ones by itself. Soybean is a good source of proteins and should be preferred over protein derived from meats that have high content of fats and antibiotics that are used for raising the animals. It is desirable to restrict intake of meat and poultry. The only suggested form of fat derived from animals is home made yogurt without sugar and artificial flavors.
Carbohydrates are the principal contributors for formation of glucose in blood. Glucose acts as the main fuel for the body. Most of the vegetables, whole grains, peas, and beans are a good source of complex carbohydrates that contain fiber. A high fiber diet is very helpful to prevent high level of cholesterol and thus the risks of heart ailments.
Fats are definitely needed for development of nerve tissues and normal brain but excessive consumption of fats, particularly saturated fats derived from animals are proven to cause obesity and the resultant disorders of the body in adults. Medical evidence suggests that fats are needed only for growing children, up to the age of two years.
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