Make sure you eat your carbohydrates. Carbs are essential since they provide the energy you need to go through your day-to-day activities. Carbs also play an important role in the synthesis of your DNA and hormones, creating powerful antioxidants and protecting your cells and tissues from damage and ageing. They also help in the functioning of brain cells. When you're low on carbs, your brain cells draw energy from limited reserve fuel supply. And when that is depleted, your brain puts the body into sleep mode and kind of shuts down.
Proteins
Proteins are needed by the body to make antibodies, which are primary defence mechanisms against diseases and infections. Proteins are also essential to contract and relax muscles. Hormonal proteins pick up signals and instructions and carry them to the required destinations. Proteins make up cells and create connective tissues, tendons and ligaments. Proteins also transport nutrients throughout the body.
Fats
Fats are vital to the body - they are the long term slow release reserve energy source in our body. Fats get utilised during times of distress and illness and can metabolise vitamin A, E, K and D, which are also known as fat soluble vitamins. Fats protect vital organs like the heart, kidneys, liver, lungs etc and also insulates the body and prevents heat loss. It also stimulates the flow of bile from the gall bladder.
Water
Water is one of the most important elements that the human body needs to survive. When you don't supply your body with enough water, it cannot utilise the nutrients that come from carbohydrates, proteins and fats. Sodas, juices, caffeine and alcohol tend to make one have lesser water than what is actually required. Not having enough water leads to dehydration, which in turn causes dullness because your body is unable to process the food that you consume.
No comments:
Post a Comment