How Healthy Nutrition Can Help Fuel Our Bodies and Brains

• A well balanced diet provides

  • Energy to keep us active throughout the day!

  • Nutrients our bodies need for growth and repair

  • Helps us stay strong and healthy to help prevent diet-related illnesses, such as some cancers.

  • May lengthen your life

  • Boost your immune system

  • Lower your risk of heart disease, diabetes, etc

  • Helps the digestive system function properly

  • Keeps skin, teeth, and eyes healthy

• Some fun facts about certain healthy foods!

  • Avocados are rich in heart-healthy fats, which help lower LDL (“bad”) cholesterol.

  • Strawberries are among the top 20 fruits in antioxidant capacity and are a good source of manganese and potassium.

  • Blueberries are high in potassium and vitamin c, and are anti-inflammatory

  • In just a single cup of cucumber slices, you'll get 14% to 19% of the vitamin K you need for the day. You'll also get vitamins B and C along with minerals like copper, phosphorus, potassium, and magnesium.

With all of this being said, eating well makes you FEEL good!