The Danger of Not Eating Enough By Brenda Williams At Isnare.com Ezine Articles

When we think of eating disorders in America and the rising Obesity epidemic, we often fail to realize that while over eating is a major concern, so is not eating enough. People make extremely poor choices all of the time when it comes to food. Some would blame part of this on Hollywood, while others would still blame it on the fact that some people (especially women) are so obsessed with “looking good” that there is often no other alternative except to cut back on what they eat.

Our bodies need nutrition. If we don't get the proper amount of nutrients through the foods that we eat, then our bodies begin to suffer. What do you think your brain runs off of? When you eat, the food is turned into energy that helps us maintain certain functions. If you cut back on eating the amount of food you should be consuming, you may realize subtle changes such as the inability to focus, trouble sleeping, increased irritability as well as loss of energy.

The true way to eat healthy is to make wise decisions when you go food shopping. Before you head to the grocery store, make a list of the things that you need. After you're done making the list, look over it and read it out loud if you have to. Do you really need that package of soda? If you feel the need to have your soda fix, why not opt for sugar free and caffeine free instead? How about that bag of potato chips? You could probably just ditch it all together. However, if you feel that you must have potato chips, why not opt for potato chips that are baked and lightly salted versus the other brand? There are always healthy alternatives when you go shopping.

Some may complain that the reason they eat so unhealthy is because unhealthy food is more accessible and cheap. While this may be true, think about how much more money you'll have to spend in the long run on doctors' bills once it is discovered that you have high blood pressure and high cholesterol! Snacking on nothing is just as bad as snacking on things that aren't good for you. As a general rule of thumb, if you stock your refrigerator and pantry with predominantly healthy foods and snacks, then you're more likely to eat healthier. It just makes sense, doesn't it? The next time you find yourself thinking about skipping that meal or opting for the fast food restaurant, stop yourself for a second and reflect on whether or not the decision you are about to make is good for you. A little thought can go a long way.

If you are still concerned about your diet, consider this. The fastest way to get in shape and stay that way is to combine a healthy diet with a moderate amount of exercise. If you're not the exercising type, there are plenty of other groups out there that get together, which is something that is extremely encouraging. The funny thing of it all is that you burn calories more than you think. Therefore, a moderate amount of exercise (say about 30 minutes at least 5 days per week) is all you need!

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