From maintaining wellness to treating and managing chronic conditions, Dr. Joel Biggers and Dr. Elizabeth Biggers at Biggers Family Medicine in Brandon, FL are committed to helping you succeed.
Importance of Proper Nutrition in Your Life
Of all the things you do and every decision you make each day, what you eat and drink is among the most important. Often, between work schedules, kids’ soccer practice and dance recitals, bill-paying, and other tasks, most people just try to survive. It leads to a large consumption of caffeine, drive-thru meals, and heavily processed foods.
Even some of the most disciplined dieters have cheat days, and there is no reason to not enjoy some less-than-healthy items sometimes. The trouble is that most people fuel their bodies with such items every single day, and it can lead to or worsen various issues, such as:
- Fatigue
- Obesity
- Diabetes
- Heart disease
- Stroke
- High blood pressure
Unhealthy diets have also been linked to a higher risk of certain types of cancer, such as colorectal cancer.
On the other hand, proper nutrition can improve your health and overall quality of life. Some benefits include:
- Better muscle function
- Healthy skin, eyes, and teeth
- Stronger bones
- Proper digestive function
- Boosted immunity
- Lower risk of developing diabetes, heart disease, and cancer
- Better weight management
What Exactly Is Considered Proper Nutrition?
Proper nutrition doesn’t really mean throwing out everything you think is tasty. It’s more about balancing what you take in. Generally, a balanced diet means taking in the proper amounts of:
- Proteins, including fish, beans, nuts, lean meat, poultry, and eggs
- Fiber
- Unsaturated fats
- Carbohydrates
- Whole grains
It also means limiting saturated fats, sodium, sugars, and cholesterol. These are the general guidelines. However, it’s important to visit your family medicine provider for guidelines specific to you because no two people are just alike.
Age, size, level of activity, food allergies and intolerances, health conditions, and even preferences should be factored in. By visiting Dr. Joel and Dr. Elizabeth at Biggers Family Medicine in Brandon, FL, you get a customized diet plan that will fuel your body the way it needs to be fueled.
Learn more about what proper nutrition looks like for you with a visit to Dr. Joel and Dr. Elizabeth at Biggers Family Medicine in Brandon, FL. You can schedule an appointment by calling (813) 655-4646 today.