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Best Nutrition

Like ideal weight, blood pressure, eye color, and countless other things, what the best nutrition is will be different for every person. The standard 2000 calorie intake is not right for everyone. Athletes regularly have dietary intakes of 10,000 calories or more. If your job requires a lot of physical exertion you may require 2-3 times the normal caloric intake to maintain your weight and energy.

Just like calories the best nutritional guides for fat will differ. Every person’s body handles fats differently, and no one’s metabolism is the same. For instance the idea that all fats are bad is a myth. Vitamins A D E and K can only be absorbed into the body from fat. Without vitamin A, our vision would steadily deteriorate. It also plays an important role in the reproduction of our cells. This is why studies have linked vitamin A to slowing tumor growth in cancer patients.

The philosophical motto “know thyself” is particularly important in determining the best nutrition for you. Even if you are going to see a doctor or fitness professional, think about the things you know about yourself already as you answer their questions. Do you need a steady stream of snacks all day just to keep going? Do you “crash” after eating sugar, carbohydrates, or other foods? Do you seem unable to lose weight no matter what you do? The list can go on and on and the answers will be different for everyone; but they are important for determining what’s best for each individual.

 

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