What is nutrition and health? 

Nutrition is the fuel for the body to have a healthy and disease-free life. Good nutrition comprises all the nutrients, vitamins, and minerals needed for the body to work at its best. 

Good nutrition and physical activity keeps the body healthy and has many health benefits which include: 

• Reduce the risk of some diseases, including heart disease, diabetes, stroke, some cancers, and osteoporosis
• Reduce high blood pressure
• Lower high cholesterol
• Improve your well-being
• Improve your ability to fight off illness
• Improve your ability to recover from illness or injury
• Increase your energy level

Now, here are the tips for maintaining a healthy eating habit. 

• Eat plenty of fruits rich in natural fibers. 
• Eat plenty of vegetables.
• Eat plenty of whole grains
• Go for low-fat or fat-free milk as it provides calcium and vitamin D to make the bones strong. 
• Opt for lean meats as these are less in fats and calories but still rich in proteins. 
• Intake of protein-rich food as it is very necessary to have a healthy body.

These healthy habits will help you lead an active lifestyle and you can perform at your best with the confidence of being your body and mind fit.