General Health Research Paper

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Most people have had moments in their lives when they've felt tired or grumpy for absolutely no reason. Have you ever woken up in the morning feeling lethargic? Most people relate this to a lack of sleep or having a busy life, but the reason is often related to nutrition, or perhaps the lack of it. This essay will discuss nutrition in relation to general health.
Nutrition is very complex. Food is described as healthy or unhealthy, processed or natural, so what is it that the body really needs? It needs nutrients -a nutrient is anything that fuels an organism. For the human species, nutrients are considered to be food and water that contain certain vitamins, fats, and minerals. Nutrients can be split into main two groups, macro and micro
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Many people tend to think fats are bad for us, but essential fats are required for our survival. Essential fatty acids (EFAs) are fatty acids that humans, and other animals, must ingest because the body requires them for good health, but can not synthesize them. The two main types of essential acids are omega 3 and omega 6. Omega 3 helps with organ function, cell activity such as carrying oxygen and red blood cell activity. A lack of omega 3 can lead to blood clots, memory problems, vision problems, irregular heartbeat, and issues with the function of the immune system. Foods that contain omega 3 include flaxseed oil, walnuts, sesame seeds, spinach, salmon, and tuna. Omega 6 helps the body clear skin diseases, fight cancer, and treat arthritis. Most people actually get enough omega 6 in their diet, but eating food high in sugar and trans fat can lower omega 6 in the body and can cause harm. Omega 6 can be found in flaxseed oil, pistachios, chicken, and olive …show more content…
Current research shows that certain genetic weakness and physical conditions can be overcome or improved by natural supplements, good nutrition, and positive choices regarding sleep, exercise, and one's social environment. Eating high-quality foods that contain vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants protect the brain from oxidative stress, that is produced when the body uses oxygen, which can damage cells. When processed and refined nutrients get to the brain, it is unable to get rid of them. These processed foods worsen the body's regulation of insulin, and can also promote inflammation and oxidative stress. Many studies have shown that poor diets involving processed foods impair brain function and can have negative effects on our moods such as depression and