With the typical Western diet being high in fat, sodium and sugar and low in fruits and vegetables, it’s no surprise that experts have linked it to causing obesity. Fortunately, with a few simple changes to your diet and eating habits, you can start losing weight and drastically improving your health.
The body needs omega 3 fatty acids, omega 6 fatty acids and omega 9 fatty acids, but what may surprise you is that one type of fatty acids in particular that poses a risk of increased inflammation, which can lead to serious health concerns if left untreated.
Eating too many added sugars has been linked to increasing your risk of a vast array of chronic health issues and diseases, including obesity, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), cognitive decline and even some cancers.
Nutritional experts recommended that, on average, you should get 45 to 65% of your daily calories from carbohydrates but there’s a major difference between simple carbs and complex carbs – and one of them, you want to avoid.
Protein exists in every single cell in the human body. It’s essential to all life, as you couldn’t grow or heal without it. However, studies show that more than 1 in 3 adults over the age of 50 aren’t getting the amount of protein they need.