HOLISTIC FITNESS
Weight Management. Body Sculpting. Mindfulness Practice
By Ruth Henao. Fitness Coach
"Let food be thy medicine"
- Hippocrates.
WHAT IS THE OPTIMAL DIET FOR THE HUMAN BODY?
The optimal diet for the human body isn't one-size-fits-all. We're all unique, with varying caloric requirements. However, what we do know is that our bodies require specific vital nutrients in appropriate proportions, and physical activity for optimal function.
In recent decades, we have come to understand that poor nutrition is the primary cause of many chronic diseases worldwide, including cardiovascular diseases, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, certain cancers, and poor bone health.
The following pages provide essential nutrition information. It's fundamental knowledge that you should revisit regularly to help you strategically plan your meals for weight management and overall good health.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO) "Most people die, globally, because of the way they eat, than tobacco use, accidents or any other lifestyle or environmental factors".