What does it mean to fuel your body?
Fueling your body means eating healthy, real foods that have no expiration date. Foods that WILL go bad in three to five days because there are no
preservatives, no chemicals, no added sugars, and no processed oils.
Eating clean plays a big role in keeping your immune system strong and also in getting good sleep.
The best way to get your immune system strong is by your diet.
Eating poorly can decrease your body’s ability to fight off illness and disease.
Research has found that those with a poor diet are more likely to get sick and take longer to make a full recovery from illness.
Poor nutrition is also A cause of poor sleep. Unhealthy diets can lead to obesity which is Correlated with conditions such as sleep apnea, snoring and restless leg syndrome. Sleep is very important for health, longevity and cognitive function.
It is never a good idea to eat right before going to sleep.
Digesting takes a lot of energy and so when you are going to sleep and trying to digest a meal that you just ate, it takes away from all of the other things that your body is supposed to be doing when you are sleeping.
It has also been proven time and time again that your memory and your long-term cognitive function is very dependent on your diet.
This can start as early as your late teens, early 20s. You don’t really feel the effects of cognitive decline until later in life like dementia and Alzheimer’s.
That’s why creating good habits early and making better choices will be very beneficial in the long run.
Think about your body as your temple and respect and love it so it can serve you well.
