Your body can never have enough of good foods; and that is why
your daily meals must include at least a fruit; while vegetables must never be
rare on your plate.
The reason is simple:
when you eat healthy, you will stay healthy and strong.
Consultant Nutritionist, Dr. Tobi Lawrence, says the human body
has a way of rebelling against bad dietary habits. And that ‘rebellion’ comes
with different body reactions.
Belching and farting
Of course, farting and
belching are universal and every human engages in them because, to a certain
extent, they are proof that your body is working! However, when your body is
denied too much of nutritional foods, then your digestive system will ‘speak’
for itself.
Physicians say certain
foods can weaken the oesophageal sphincter — that is the valve-like organ that
is designed to keep food and wind in the stomach.
Lawrence says foods that
weaken the valve include peppermint, chocolate, fatty meats, fried foods and
caffeine. Again, he says, drinking beer or carbonated drinks, especially if
they are cold, can make you belch all the time.
He recommends eating of
fruit and vegetables, in addition to our regular traditional diet.
Delayed healing
Experts say when the
body is in need of healing — whether as a result of injury or medical
procedures such as surgery — the patient must eat foods that are rich in
protein.
“The human body needs
the amino acids that are in protein-rich foods to regenerate cells and tissues
that may have been damaged by injury. Proteins and calories are vital when it
comes to the healing process,” says General Practitioner, Dr. Kunle Abiodun.
Lawrence adds that foods
such as beef, pork, chicken, turkey, eggs, milk, yoghurt and cheese contain
animal proteins that help the body to meet its protein needs.
“The same goes for foods
that are rich in vitamin C; and they include citrus such as oranges and
tangerines, peppers, carrots, sweet potatoes, spinach, salmon, walnuts,
chicken, beef, eggs, etc.”
Falling hair
Hair experts say that a
head full of hair is an evident of good health. But sometimes, people do
experience hair weakness that make the hair to fall off.
Lawrence says only
protein-rich foods can control the menace.
“High-protein foods
include low-fat meats, beans, nuts, seeds, and eggs,” he says.
Brittle nails
Those who wear
artificial nails or use adhesive glues on their nails may not really know the
true state of their nail health.
However, physicians say
if your fingernails break frequently, it might be because your body lacks
magnesium.
High magnesium foods
include dark leafy greens, nuts, seeds, fish, beans, whole grains, avocados,
yoghurt, bananas, and dried fruit.
Premature ageing
We all age. And that is
normal. However, scientists are warning that wrinkles can appear on your face
earlier than normal if your diet is poor.
Lawrence assures that
eating foods that are rich in vitamins A and E is the best way to fight
premature ageing.
“These foods are rich in
antioxidants and they include avocado, green vegetables, sea foods such as
prawn, trout fish, extra-virgin olive oil, etc.”
Cold hands
If your hands always
feel cold and clammy, don’t blame poor circulation for it. This is because it
may be an indication that you have iodine deficiency. Eating sea foods such as
shrimps; and iodine-rich foods such as yoghurt and potatoes is recommended.
Cracked tongue
Normally, a healthy
tongue is pink, Abiodun says. “However, among other things, unhealthy tongue
can manifest in form of discolouration and soreness. Sometimes, too, the tongue
may become enlarged, with red taste buds dotting the surface.
“Possible causes include
deficiencies of folic acid and vitamin B-12. Again, if you have what is
derisively called ‘geographic tongue,’ you may be Vitamin B-deficient,” the GP
says.
Lawrence says eating
more beef liver, kidney, egg yolk, chicken giblets, plenty of green vegetables,
assorted fruits such as oranges, bananas, etc., is the way out.
Dry skin
If your body is not
getting enough vitamin A, it will be evident in your skin. So, to get radiant
skin and maintain it, eat high vitamin A-rich foods such as sweet potatoes,
carrots, dark leafy greens, lettuce, bell peppers, fish, liver, and tropical
fruits.
Bad teeth
Abiodun says tooth decay
and gum disease will always plague people who eat wrong diet, as many
researchers believe that these diseases progress faster and are more severe in
patients who eat poor diets.
Foods such as fruits,
vegetables, breads, cereals, milk, meat, chicken, fish or beans are
recommended.
Again, always keep your
mouth moist by drinking much water; while you must avoid foods that cling to
the teeth such as cakes, candy and dried fruits.
Instead, eat
dental-healthy foods such as nuts, raw vegetables, plain yoghurt, and sugarless
gum or candy.
The bottom line: If you
feel unwell, please see the doctor.
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