Despite having a few advantages, dietary supplements does not replace healthy and balanced eating habit

 Why is it important to have a good  nutrition?

The food is an essential condition for sustaining life and in order for this to be done in a correct way the food has to be ingested in an appropriate quantity and variety, otherwise the body does not develop properly the needed functions and it is unable to prevent diseases caused by a poor feeding.

Why supplements are important?

Nowadays, to maintain a diet rich in nutrients that guarantee the necessary quantity of carbohydrates, proteins, minerals and vitamins is a challenge for most people. People are too busy spending time working, studying or practicing physical activities and they forget the importance of having a good nutrition. The lack of time to prepare the food itself leads to the consumption of food in restaurants or fast foods, where it is not possible to control the menu. Another problem is the difficulty to feed properly and in the right time (every 3 hours). The body expresses the nutritional deficiencies by physical exhaustion, lack of memory, hair loss, liquid retention, lack of energy, low immunity and other health problems. Food supplements are necessary to avoid or solve these problems caused by nutritional deficiencies. They also help athletes who require a strengthening of carbohydrates and proteins to avoid muscle fatigue and improve performance.

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 The issue between supplements and food

Because of the lack of time, it is easier for people to prepare a "shake" or eat a protein bar instead of having a good full meal or even a healthy snack. It is important for people to realize that food is better than supplements. The use of supplements is becoming more common and not always the supplements are balanced properly and sometimes they can even present side effects. There are examples of multivitamin supplements on the market that offer larger quantities of vitamins than the actual need and even the tolerable limit by people. Also, some studies have shown that a bad supplementation may increase the risk of a heart disease and the excess of proteins can overload the function of the kidneys. Furthermore, when we consume a food, we are eating much more than only a nutrient, we are ingesting a combination of all of the components we need. It is important to make clear that in some cases the supplementation is really necessary and can provide benefits to health. However, the evaluation and monitoring of use must be performed by a qualified professional, as a nutritionist.

How to keep a balanced nutrition?

In order to keep a healthy body, it is necessary to have a good nutrition and also, it is important to maintain a good diet preventing the necessity of the consumption of supplements. Fruits and vegetables, preferably organic, have fibers, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that are fundamental for the good functioning of the organism and it act in the prevention of the occurrence of diseases and it help with the retardation of early aging of the skin. Use natural seasoning in your meal. They improve the taste of the dish and they have beneficial effects. The garlic traditionally used for seasoning may help to control the blood pressure; ginger has thermogenic effect, helping to accelerate the metabolism; the turmeric has anti-inflammatory action and antioxidant.