You are what eat

You are what you eat.  This is not a new saying.  Many people are familiar with it. How many people actually think about the impact of what they eat has on their body.  Understanding how the body works and what it needs to create long term internal health can help people understand and take their food choices more seriously.  Many of the options available to us today are not considered “healthy foods” by our body.  The body has had to adapt and struggle with many of today’s foods.   So much of what we eat has been contaminated with preservatives, colors, flavor enhancers and chemicals that it is no wonder our health system has come under such siege.  Our health is ultimately our own responsibility.  Under that responsibility comes making sure we exercise regularly, get healthy levels of sleep, manage our stress well, live as balanced a life as possible, drink lots of water and be well informed about what we are putting into our mouths.  Fresh is best and if we stick to shopping around the perimeter of most food stores, we will make better choices and reap the benefit of potentially a better level of health.