Healthy Food & Healthy Lifestyle

bodies use. There are different kinds of nutrients: carbohydrates, proteins,

fats» vitamins and minerals. Different foods contain different nutrients.
Before we cut down on fat, sugar and salt, we have to know a bit more about the kind of food these things might be in. The biggest problem comes when these things are hidden in other foods: biscuits, crisps, sausages, meat pies, soft drinks and so on.

is bad for our health. The matter is that there

are different kinds of fat. There are fats that are good for us and fats that are bad for us. Eating less of the bad ones and more of the good ones can actually help us to live longer! Bad fats are the saturated fats, found in animal productions, like red meat, butter and cheese.
Friendly fats are the unprocessed fats found naturally in foods like nuts and seeds, olives, avocados and oily fish, including tuna.

that carries oxygen to your body's tissues.
Iron is also necessary for proper muscle

and organ function, and it fills our bodies with energy. If you're feeling tired and weak, have decreased school performance or have difficulty maintaining body temperature, chances are that you may be suffering from an iron deficiency.
You can find Iron in: muesli, dried apricots, pilchards, almonds.

a strong immune system, and it aids in the absorption of iron. Vitamin

C is considered a powerful ally if you're trying to avoid or kick a cold or other illness. Together with calcium and iron, it's also an important part of a diet that counteracts lead poisoning.
You can find vitamin C in: berries, green pepper,
melon, broccoli.

electrolyte balance in the body. Potassium is part of every

cell in the body, and life would be impossible without it. It’s important to eat enough potassium every day to feel your best, and to help prevent certain chronic conditions.
You can find potassium in: bananas, potatoes,
spinach, salmon.

maintaining normal muscle and nerve function, keeping a healthy immune

system, maintaining heart rhythm, and building strong bones. Magnesium is also involved in at least 300 biochemical reactions in the body. A deficiency in magnesium can lead to muscle spasms, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, anxiety disorders, migraines, osteoporosis, and cerebral infarction.
You can find magnesium in: cedar nuts, rye bread, sesame, tofu.

is necessary for the proper growth and function of the

human body.  Protein is the most basic building block of all the tissues in the body. In addition to growth and repair of the body protein plays a key role in the production of enzymes, digestion, and proper immune function.
You can find protein in: lean red meat, fish, poultry, cottage cheese.

and vegetables their orange pigment. A powerful antioxidant, beta carotene

has been found to help protect against cancer and aging. Beta-carotene is a fat soluble vitamin, so eating the following foods with a fat like olive oil or nuts can help absorption.
You can find beta-carotene in: mango, red pepper, carrot, lettuce.

People live under the press of different problems, such as

social, ecological, economic and others. They constantly suffer from stress, noise and dust in big cities, diseases and instability. A person should be strong and healthy in order to overcome all difficulties. To achieve this aim people ought to take care of their physical and mental health. There are several ways to do it.
The state of your body depends on how much time you spend doing sports. At least everybody must do morning exercises every day.

bad habits. It's necessary to stop smoking and drinking much.
Everyone

should remember that cigarettes, alcohol and drugs destroy both body and brain.
Besides according to statistics most of crimes are committed by people under the influence of drugs and alcohol.