HARRIS INTEGRATED HEALTH AND NUTRITION
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 A healthy diet is the basis for a well-functioning body. Food is the source of energy for all of our bodily functions and directly affects how our bodies and minds function in every stage of life. There are a variety of reasons why a healthy diet is important, including disease prevention, maintenance of a healthy weight and quality of life. A nutritious, well-balanced diet – along with physical activity and a clean environment are the foundations of good health. Healthy eating includes consuming high-quality proteins, carbohydrates, heart-healthy fats, vitamins, minerals and water in the foods you take in while minimizing processed foods, saturated fats and alcohol. Eating in this manner helps you maintain your body’s everyday functions, promotes optimal body weight and can assist in disease prevention.
The nutrients in the foods you eat support the activities of day-to-day living, protect your cells from environmental damage and repair any cellular damage that might occur. Protein rebuilds injured tissue and promotes a healthy immune system. Both carbohydrates and fats fuel your body, while vitamins and minerals function throughout your body in support of your body’s processes. Vitamins A, C and E, for example, act as antioxidants to protect your cells against toxins, and B vitamins help you extract energy from the foods you eat. Calcium and phosphorus keep your bones strong, while sodium and potassium help to transmit nerve signals. Without a healthy diet, you might compromise any of these essential functions.
Obesity is not the only nutrition-related cause of disease onset and progression. Too much or too little of certain nutrients can also contribute to health issues. For instance, a lack of calcium in your diet can predispose you to developing osteoporosis, or weakening of your bones, while too much saturated fat can cause cardiovascular disease, and too few fruits and vegetables in your nutrition plan is associated with an increased incidence of cancer. Consuming foods from a wide variety of sources helps ensure your body has the nutrients it needs to avoid these health problems.
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  • Welcome
    • Meet Dr. Harris
    • Do You Feel Lucky
    • Our Philosophy
    • Professional Affiliations
  • Paperwork
    • Health History
    • Digestive and Lifestyle Symptoms Assessment
    • Digestive Health Appraisal Questionairre
    • Female Hormone Self Assessment
    • Male Hormone Self Assessment
    • Medical Symptoms Questionaire
    • Nutritional Assessment
    • Gluten Sensitivity Assessment
    • Dairy Sensitivity
    • Toxin Exposure Assessment
    • Toxic Burden
    • Clinical Clues of Low Stomach Acid
    • Leaky Gut/Intestinal Permeability >
      • Candida Assessment
      • Causes of Leaky Gut Syndrome
  • Programs
    • Eye to Eye >
      • All Inclusive
      • Life in the Middle
      • Pay as You Go
    • From a Distance >
      • All Inclusive
      • Life in the Middle
      • Pay as You Go
  • Diet Lifestyle Environment
    • Diet
    • Lifestyle
    • Environment
  • Resources
    • Book; Our Modern Mortal Trilogy
    • Detox and Meal Replacement
    • Comprehensive Elimination Diet
    • Daily/Weekly Physical Activity
    • Food Diary >
      • Daily/Weekly Food Diary
    • Recipe's >
      • Snacks/Appetizers/Soups
      • Entrees >
        • Breakfast
        • Lunch
        • Dinner
      • Salads/Desserts
      • All Things Coconut
    • Out of the Box NEK TV
    • Newsletters
    • FAQ
    • A List of Lists
    • Answers to QUARA
    • Blog
    • Power Point Presentations
  • Cancer
    • Cancer