Texas Health News: Nutrition Tips

Posted by admin on July 7th, 2010 and filed under health and nutrition | No Comments »

“Proper nutrition is key to good energy levels, to helping you recover well after exercise, to helping you feel good,” says Amy Goodson, a registered dietitian at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth. “Vitamins and minerals are what run metabolism, carbohydrates, proteins and fats are your body’s sources of fuel, so without that energy, you’re going to feel pretty bad and you’re not going to feel to the level that you could.”

According to the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, that more than 67 percent of Americans are either obese or overweight? Eating nutrient-rich foods can lead to a healthy weight and decreased risk of disease.

Download healthy recipes and a body mass index at TexasHealth.org/Nutrition.

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