Food And Health

A chalkboard with the word nutrition written in it.

Nutrients are necessary for a healthy body

There are six main groups of essential micronutrients and macronutrients. These six nutrients are further classified according to size and energy. Essential nutrients are compounds that the body can’t make or can’t make in sufficient quantity. According to the World Health Organization, these nutrients must come from food, and they’re vital for disease prevention, growth, and good …

Nutrients are necessary for a healthy body Read More »

A white plate topped with different types of food.

Sugar and Weight Gain

Research makes it clear — excess sugar consumption and weight gain go hand in hand. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that no more than 10 percent of your calorie intake each day should be calories from sugar. In addition to the health risks associated with eating sugar, we now know that eating …

Sugar and Weight Gain Read More »

Sugar and Weight Gain

Are you consuming too much sugar? Research makes it clear — excess sugar consumption and weight gain go hand in hand. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that no more than 10 percent of your calorie intake each day should be calories from sugar. In addition to the health risks associated with eating …

Sugar and Weight Gain Read More »