Exercise alone is not enough to maintain a healthy body, nor is healthy food of any great benefit without exercise. They go hand in hand. This is the reason why nowadays you will find a nutritionist or a dietician in every good fitness institute.
People often complain that they don?t seem to be losing weight even though they have been on strict diets. It?s quite peculiar that in a world where half the population lives in scarcity of food, obesity is becoming a major problem. The truth is that most of these special food ?diet-plans? which we hear so much about are pretty much useless.
A person is categorised as over-weight, fit or under-weight with reference to his or her BMI. You can ask the nutritionist in your fitness institute to help you figure out where you currently stand. BMI or Body Mass Index is a system of calculation to give an idea about the fat percentage in a person?s body. It is basically a ratio between the human body?s mass to the square of its height. Thus, to calculate your body mass index you need to divide you weight (in kg) by your height (in metre).
Unchecked weight-gain can trigger a host of issues like diabetes, high blood pressure, cardiovascular diseases, heart diseases, hypertension etc. On the other hand lack of nutrition can cause its own long list of problems. Anyone who works out regularly at a fitness institute and takes the prescribed diet not only stands to live longer but also better.
The human body cannot survive without the basic nutrients. One such nutrient is carbohydrate. Commercialised diet plans are often misleading when they advise you to have ?low-carb? food. Carbohydrates are vital for the body as they are the primary source of energy! On an average every person requires at least 130gms of carbohydrates every day for normal brain function.
The kind of carbohydrate which should be avoided is mostly found in pastries, candies, processed food, etc. These are simple carbohydrates and have nothing more than a high calorific value. Carbohydrates found in whole grains, vegetables, fruits, whole-wheat items, etc. are complex carbohydrates and make for a healthy diet. Carbohydrates and fibre together should ideally constitute 50-70 % of your daily calorie intake.
Another misconception which prevails among the masses is that fats simply form deposits in our body which make us gain weight. This cannot be farther from the truth. Cells in the human body cannot absorb Vitamins A, D, E and K in the absence of fat. In fact these vitamins are called fat-soluble vitamins. Almost 25-35 % of our daily calorie intake should come from fats.
Besides carbohydrates and fats, the body also needs vitamins, minerals, proteins and let?s not forget the most important component, water. An experienced dietician in your fitness institute will be able to prescribe you the ideal diet as per your body type, age and daily requirement.
Remember, exercise and nutrition are not alternatives; they are elements which complement each other for a healthy body and a happy mind.
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