The Five Nutritional Sins: Don't Commit Any of Them

In describing a well-nourished person, we only have to describe a healthy person. This is logical, for the food a person eats provides the raw material out of which all body processes are supported and maintained. This ideal state of health comes partly from sufficient protein in the diet to provide for the formation and repair of body tissues. There must also be an adequate supply of minerals to reinforce the body tissue, as in the formation and maintenance of teeth and bones. There must be sufficient carbohydrate for energy, as well as the right amount of fat. There must also be vitamins to keep the tissues in good condition and to enable the brain, the nerves, and other vital organs to function well.

But even in "lands of plenty", it is surprising that a high percentage of persons are actually not well-nourished. And why is this so? Because these people have the habit of committing any one of the five common dietary customs responsible for widespread malnutrition. According to diet gurus, these five "nutritional sins" exact their penalty and keep transgressors from enjoying vitality and good health. [Read Full Article]