Unprocessed Foods Are Best For Your Health

The word food can mean many different things to many different people. For some, food is a type of drink that is designed to be eaten. In this day and age, food can also refer to any number of foods that can be consumed without being eaten, and is usually prepared and eaten by humans. Humans are animals that are capable of chewing, digesting, absorbing, storing, processing, retaining, excreting and producing food, which we do in our mouths and on our tables.

Food is any material taken from the living things to give nutrition to an organisms. Food is generally of animal, plant or even fungal origin and contains various nutrients, including proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals or any combination thereof, and is the primary source of nourishment for the human body. The food that we eat is the primary source of nutrition and is responsible for keeping us healthy. Unfortunately, many of us today live very unhealthy lives, and because of this; the amount of food that we are consuming is decreasing and becoming less nutritious each and every day.

Sugary snacks, soft drinks and other unprocessed foods are the culprits in creating obesity and a host of other health related problems. An individual that consumes a diet low in calories, with an increased intake of fruits, vegetables, fiber and unprocessed grains is considered to be a healthy dieter. The consumption of these types of foods, whether they are fresh or prepared artificially, will dramatically decrease your triglyceride levels. A high triglyceride level is associated with high cholesterol levels, which is the primary cause of heart disease. Therefore, it is important that you find ways to keep your triglyceride levels under control, and reducing your overall blood sugar levels.