Why Quality Of Diet Means More In Adulthood

There has been a recent steady incline in the number of people that struggle with obesity and weight-related issues like diabetes and heart disease. This shift can be intrinsically linked to certain lifestyle practices and diet choices. A recent study which questioned the importance of diet quality found that a substantial and healthy diet should be measured by four different variables. It was found that maintaining a diet high in quality helps to prevent certain weight issues and troublesome illnesses such as fatty liver disease. 

This study took a group of individuals over a wide spectrum and had them go through various body scans, complete various tests and pinpoint their level of health. It found that those with long-term access to healthier foods are at less of a risk of developing cardio metabolic conditions that can be very debilitating and potentially dangerous. The researchers explained that it is quality of diet, not quantity, that matters most. It was found that healthcare providers should continually advocate their patients incorporate a quality healthy diet that they follow for the long haul, for the majority of their lives.

Fat Distribution

The study also found that the distribution of fat that occurs in certain places on the body is indicative of specific diseases and precursors for more health trouble in the future. Gone are the days when we would take into consideration the Body Mass Index, BMI, on a person as some specific indicator of health when it actually isn't. One of the most critical features of developing a metabolic issue or chronic consequence is fat distribution. Fat that accumulates in the midsection and around the liver can contribute to the diseases mentioned above. These diseases are some of the leading causes of death in our society.

This also speaks to the prevalence and popularity of organic foods in recent years. While the product itself matters tremendously, how it was farmed and raised matters a lot too. There are so many different additives and chemicals that are used in our food supply system that we are not often cognizant of. This can be incredibly damaging to the body. It's the difference between knowing that certain types of fish are great for you and provide a tremendous source of healthy fats, but then realizing that there is a staunch difference between fish that is farm raised and fish that is wild.

High-Quality Foods

Quality over quantity is usually a saying that is geared toward other issues but the prevalence of health changes on a national level cannot be ignored. While we live in the land of excess, we have so much access to foods that are simply no good for us. Fried, battered, sugared-up dishes can be found on almost every street corner. Snacking becomes an easy way to manage and stuff down feelings yet what many people don't understand is that they are bargaining with their health when they partake in these practices so readily. Start to take your health seriously and understand what you need to do to change the course of what might happen next.

As our bodies and metabolism shifts, we need to be mindful of how to also shift our diets to reflect that change. Protect your heart, blood, organs and mind by eating a balanced and nutrient-rich diet of high quality.

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Founder Ray Spotts has a passion for all things natural and has made a life study of nature as it relates to health and well-being. Ray became a forerunner bringing products to market that are extraordinarily effective and free from potentially harmful chemicals and additives. For this reason Ray formed Trusted Health Products, a company you can trust for clean, effective, and healthy products. Ray is an organic gardener, likes fishing, hiking, and teaching and mentoring people to start new businesses. You can get his book for free, “How To Succeed In Business Based On God’s Word,” at www.rayspotts.com.