The human body has a highly complex network of different systems that work together to maintain a constant and balanced environment so that the body can perform and function optimally. The various nutrients we consume through food trigger different processes in our bodies. These processes affect how we feel, function, and look physically. We truly are what we eat, and without a basic understanding of the various nutrients and how they affect us, we can unknowingly cause a range of different problems. We see this all too often in today’s society, where the food industry frequently prioritizes profit over the quality of our diet.
Today, 80% of our diet consists of processed foods that have undergone various treatments and, as a result, have lost much of their nutritional value. Most of the health problems prevalent in society today, such as cardiovascular disease, are a direct consequence of how these factors negatively impact our health.