Of course it’s common knowledge that sugar is bad for your health. It is definitely true that added sugar is just empty calories. But it’s also true that there are no nutrients in it and if you eat a lot of sugar then you’re likely to become deficient because you aren’t getting enough foods that contain important nutrients.
Omega-3 fatty acids are crucial
Studies have consistently shown that omega-3 fatty acids are very good for us, and that they are essential for the proper functioning of the human body. They can be taken by eating oily fish or through supplements.
There is no ‘perfect’ diet
Not every diet will be perfect for everyone, and that it something that we need to accept. Obviously there are some things that you’ll find in most diets – reduce sugar and fat, and eat more fruit and vegetables – but other than that, our perfect diet is purely a personal thing depending on your body and levels of activity.
Eating vegetables will improve your health
Vegetables are naturally rich in vitamins, minerals, fibre, antioxidants and a huge variety of trace nutrients that we are only just beginning to understand. Of course we know about the 5-a-day rule of fruit and vegetables, but the truth is the more vegetables you eat, the healthier you’ll be.
Refined carbohydrates are bad for you
Everyone agrees that refined carbohydrates are much worse for you than complex carbohydrates. It is known that eating refined carbs will cause you to have rapid spikes in blood sugar. This is then followed by quick production insulin in the blood which triggers fat storage and contributes to insulin resistance and various diseases like obesity and diabetes.