The Importance of Food!

Importance Of Food !

All living things need to eat , though what they eat varies significantly.Humans eat a huge variety of food that depends on income, culture, access and personal when you eat a meal or a snack, how much do you think about it? Do you know where your food comes from?or why it's so important? I have some reasons for you.

1. We Need Food To Live

We need proteins , fats carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals .When these aren't consumed the body start to use it's own tissue for fuel.While its very difficult to study starvation using traditional experiments because of ethical concerns, there is some data on its effect.

2.What We Eat Affect Our Health

Diets with nutrient dense foods like vegetables and whole grains lead to better health outcome, including a low risk of chronic disease and even some cancers. In the 1990s about 20 000 women in a study cut back on fatty foods and added more plant based foods. After 20 years researchers found that women who followed these guidelines had a 21% lower risk of death from breast cancer than those who didn't Change their diet.

3. Preparing Food Has An Impact On Mental Health 

We know food affect your physical health but even the simple act of preparing it matters. Studies show that cooking and baking can increase a person's confidence, concentration and happiness. The rationale is that cooking is a creative persuit and like other creative persuits, it serves to reduce stress and boost a person's mood.