What To Eat and Why! Do you think what you eat is considered healthy? Understanding the impact of our food choices is an important step along the path to reaching optimal health. One may be unaware of the fact, that what you eat is a major factor of your health now, and in the long run. Your body functions on the energy it derives from the foods you eat. Making positive choices in your diet …showed first 75 words of 1796 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1796 total…in your fat cells, instead of in muscle cells. In conclusion, The recommended overall diet plan is a balanced one containing vegetables, including some greens; nuts; whole grains; fruit; and higher-protein foods, dairy and meats to provide the needed B vitamins, C, calcium, zinc, and iron. If a healthy diet is maintained especially during the growing years the statement "You are what you eat!" will definitely make sense to those living a healthy wonderful life!