Consider the 5 points below which suggest how to improve and enhance your body.

1) Improve your brain power and memory.

The effect food has on the brain is greatly overlooked by many. Unhealthy nutrition can effect essential cognitive functions which include remembering, learning or thinking. These functions will be reduced as a result of consuming a high content of saturated fats. Ensure that you are aware of foods containing these fats and lower your intake which will result in improved brain power and memory.

2) Stop headaches and migranes. 

Red wine, beer, cheese and even chocolate can contribute to headaches since these foods contain a considerable amount of amino acids. They also effect the chemistry of the brain which can often cause tension headaches and migranes.

3) Improve body odour.

Many people associate bad body odour with clealiness but also fail to realise that in many cases this odour can relate to food intake, in particular red meat consumption can cause body odour.

4) Clear acne.

The fact that food affects acne is more commonly known, however what is the underlying cause? Acne is caused by sebum production within the body, this production is increased with the introduction of saturated fats, usually through milk consumption within your diet.

5) Stop bad breath.

It is not only unhealthy food that can effect the body adversely, foods such as cabbage, garlic, onions and dairy foods produce strong odours when dispelled from the lungs as a result of the odour having been collected by the blood system.
The importance of nutrition and its effects on the body cannot be overstated since there is a bodily function effected after everything we eat, learn to be more thoughtful about the food that you consume.

Lets face it, you do try to eat healthily, but on days when you’re out around town, its hard to do so. If you find yourself in this situation there is a solution. Fast foods contain such low levels of the vital nutrients our bodies require, simply ensure your body doesn’t lose out on the daily nutrients needed. Use a balancing method on the same day to counteract the effects of the fast food meal. Eat good wholesome foods on the very same day after or before you embark on your fast food fix.

Here’s how to do it:

1) Burger, Fries & Shake

With many additives and colourings, these foods are typically low in fibre and vitamin C. However the over riding factor is their large saturated fat content, add to this that they are high in cholesterol and sodium and you have a mighty unhealthy meal.

Balance it out:

If you’re going to eat an unhealthy meal such as this during the day, balance it with wholesome foods such as pasta for fibre, as well as some vegetables to provide vitamin C.

2) Pizza

You’ll typically find pizzas that are bought from fast food restaurants are very low in protein and contain a very high fat content. Pizza toppings need to be taken into consideration since these will also add to the fat

content. Add to this toppings of ham, salami or blue cheese and the fat content quickly soars.

Balance it out:

Include a high protein meal on the same day, for example a chicken meal with vegetables containing vitamin C.

3) Doner Kebab

The lamb used in these meals are usually high in fat because they are cheap cuts. Kebabs are very low in vitamins A, D, E as well as in fibre.

Balance it out:

Ensure you have a meal that is low in fat but provides good protein and fibre not forgetting the all important vitamins B and C.

4) Fish & Chips

As you would expect, there is a high content of fat in this meal possibly amounting to twice the recommended daily amount. Also low in vitamin A, C & D and very low in fibre.

Balance it out:

Eat salads which contain vitamins C and E.

As a rule, there is no harm in the occasional lapse, however as you can see, it is very much a case of eating smart and with the correct healthy nutrition your body can still be provided with the nutrients it requires to function efficiently.

Unhealthy nutrition consists of foods that are high in calories, sugar, salt or additives and lacking essential vitamins and minerals. When these foods are regularly eaten there is a high probability of many diseases.

The 6 Most Unhealthy Foods To Avoid:

1.) Hot Dogs

Nutritional Value: 180 Calories, 16q Fat (7g Saturated)

Filled with pig parts and cow parts which are also unusable in other meat products. Hot dogs are loaded with fat.

2) Cheeses (Full-fat)

Nutritional value: 120 calories, 9-10 g fat (6 g saturated)

Full-fat cheeses can have as many as 10 grams of fat per ounce and more than half of those grams are saturated.

The following all contain saturated fat and can lead to heart disease and bad health:

Cheese, butter and ice cream.

3) Cola Drinks

Nutritional value: 150 calories, 0 g fat (10 teaspoons of sugar)

Most soft drinks are full of sugar but cola is the worst of the bunch usually containing corn syrup or other sweeteners. With added caffeine, cola is very much associated with obesity.

Teeth are also heavily effected from the sugars contained within cola, the effects of these sugars linger for almost 40 mins after drinking.

4) Commercial Chocolate Chip Cookies

Nutritional value: 80 calories, 4.5 g fat (1.5 g saturated)

Commercial cookies bought off the shelf in store are a large source of fat and calories, containing sugar, oil, flour and chemicals.

5) Sour Cream and Onion Potato Chips

Nutritional value: 150 calories, 10 g fat (3 g saturated).

These patato chips contain empty calories with fat and sodium. Adding sour cream and onion flavoring results in extra fats and saturates.

6) Chocolate Doughnuts

Nutritional value: 300 calories, 19 g fat (6 g saturated)

These are high in fats and calories, especially those in supermarkets, each doughnut contains 19 grams of fat.

On this evidence, it is a good idea to remove these foods from your diet for a more healthy alternative.