Nutrition 101 - Building a Balanced Diet for Optimal Health

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Episode Transcript

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Nutrition is an essential component of ahealthy lifestyle. A balanced diet that provides
your body with the right nutrients canhelp to improve energy levels, boost immunity,
and prevent chronic diseases. However,with so much conflicting information about nutrition,
it can be difficult to know whereto start in. This episode will
explore the basics of nutrition and providepractical tips for building a balanced diet for

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optimal health. The first step inbuilding a balanced diet is to focus on
whole nutrient dense foods. This includesfoods like fruits and vegetables, whole grains,
lean proteins, and healthy fats.These foods are rich in vitamins,
minerals, and other essential nutrients thatyour body needs to function properly. Additionally,
they're typically lower in calories and higherin fiber, which can help to

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promote feelings of fullness and prevent overeating. Next, it's important to pay attention
to macronutrient balance. Macronutrients are thethree types of nutrients that provide energy,
carbo hydrates, proteins, and fats. A balanced diet should include a healthy
balance of all three mat chernutrients.Carbohydrates provide energy for the body and should
make up about forty five minutes sixtyfive percent of your total calorie intake.

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Proteins are important for building and repairingtissues and should make up about ten minutes
thirty five percent of your total calorieintake. Fats are important for a variety
of bodily functions and should make upabout twenty minutes thirty five percent of your
total calorie intake. Another important considerationwhen building a balanced diet is portion control.
Even healthy foods can contribute to weightgain if consumed and excess It's important

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to pay attention to portion sizes andto eat slowly and mindfully to allow your
body to register feelings of fullness.Finally, it's important to pay attention to
the quality of the food you're consuming. This means choosing minimally processed foods and
avoiding foods that are high and addedsugars, saturated fats, and sodium.
These types of foods can contribute toinflammation, weight gain, and a variety

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of chronic diseases. Instead, focuson foods that are as close to their
natural state as possible. In conclusion, building a balanced diet for optimal health
involves focusing on whole nutrient dense foods, paying attention to macronutrient balance and portion
control, and choosing high quality foods. By taking a thoughtful and intentional approach
to nutrition, you can improve youroverall health and wellbeing and reduce your risk

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of chronic diseases. Remember, smallchanges over time can add up to big
improvements in your health and quality oflife.