Good Nutrition Helps You Be More Functional
The homeopathic philosophy of chiropractor Dr. Goozdich and our nutritionist at Tukee Lifestyle Chiropractic in Ahwatukee, AZ, will help you to focus on being healthy, feeling strong, and embracing a stronger connection between your mind and your body.
Six Essential Nutrients
Nutrition counseling can help you to make informed decisions that will enable your body to function more efficiently. All of these nutrients work together to contribute to various bodily functions. Some of these nutrients need other nutrients to do their jobs well. Carbohydrates, fats, minerals, proteins, vitamins, and water are essential to a balanced diet.
Carbohydrates
Despite the media and diet hype to the contrary, carbohydrates should be your main source of energy. Without them, your body will use protein and fat as a substitute, which means higher caloric intake and an unbalanced diet.
Fats
Fats are a concentrated source of energy. Essential fatty acids and fat-soluble vitamins support cell growth, protect organs, support body heat, and produce certain hormones. They also contribute to food appeal and flavor.
Minerals
The essential minerals calcium, chloride, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, sulfur, chromium, copper, fluoride, iodine, iron, manganese, molybdenum, selenium, and zinc energize metabolism and contribute to taste perception, wound healing, growth regulation, enzyme production, and blood sugar regulation.
Proteins
Proteins are present in every cell of the human body and are essential for cell production and repair. They process food for energy, carry oxygen through the bloodstream, and help produce antibodies.
Vitamins
Vitamins have a close working relationship with minerals. The average person does not need multivitamin supplements if he or she has a balanced diet that includes a substantial intake of fruits and vegetables.
Water
The body’s total volume is three-quarters water. It is important to all bodily functions. You can survive much longer without food than you can without water.
Visit Our Chiropractor Today
Visit Tukee Lifestyle Chiropractic in Ahwatukee and take advantage of nutrition counseling in the foothills of Arizona. For more information on nutrition counseling or to schedule an appointment, call us at (480) 912-4040.