We have all heard the saying 'you are what you eat'. 

Good nutrition is the foundation of health and wellbeing.

Nutrition is the nourishment derived from the food eaten.

For the cells in our body to be able to function efficiently, the nutritional components available to us need to be in the correct proportions.

Our body is composed of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and nitrogen (C, H, O,N are the chemical symbols for these four elements).

These four, with the help of other minerals, combine to form the compounds which make our bodies.

There are seven vital components found in food: protein, fat, carbohydrate, vitamins, minerals, water and fibre.

These essential nutrients are known as either macronutrients or micronutrients.

Macronutrients are the carbohydrates, proteins and fats which supply us energy and the building blocks for our tissues.

Micronutrients describe the vitamins and minerals that are required in much smaller amounts and which the body uses to regulate and control body processes.

The approximate nutrition composition of our body is:

* Carbohydrates 2%

* Proteins 20%

* Fats 15%

* Vitamins 1%

* Minerals 4%

* Water 58%

It is clear to see that our intake of water is vital and regular intake should be part of everyone's regular daily habit.

We recommend that your consider the aspects of The Wellness Checklist to be at your best possible health.

* Hydration

   - Water, Hydralyte, or Hydrate +

* Support bowel health

   - Osmolax or Movicol or PaleoFibre or specific Probiotics

* Manage specific nutrients

   - Omega-3 fish oils + multivitamins

* Support muscle growth

   - various options

* Consistency with protein intake

   - Metagenic Whey or Pea Protein, IsoWhey, VitalProtein, Advital, Optifast

* Step Count / Activity target

* Measuring sleep efficiency

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Water is essential and the most essential component of all living matter.

In humans, it is the largest single component of our bodies.

Water is the one substance (other than oxygen) that we must have to survive.

An adult can live several weeks without food, but no more than 10 days without water.

* You can lose 50% of your glucose and survive

* You can lose 50% of your body fat and survive

* You can lose 50% of your protein and survive

* You can lose only 20% of your water before you die of dehydration.

Our brains are approximately 80% water.

At birth our bodies are 90% water and 10% matter.

As an aging adult, our bodies begin to lose water.

Upon death, our body is only about 50% water.

Interestingly, because of the gradual decline in thirst over a number of years, our bodies become chronically dehydrated.

Just because a person does not feel thirsty - does not mean they are not dehydrated.

The body adjusts to what it becomes used to.

Water is the most critical factor in losing weight and keeping it off.

Water natually suppresses the appetitie and helps the body mobilise fat stores.

Thus, overweight people need much more water than thinner people.

They have a large metabolic load for the kidney and liver to manage and water is the key to moving their fat.

Water also helps to maintain proper muscle tone.

It gives muscles their natural ability to contract and avoid dehydration.

Water also help to reduce the effects of sagging skin in weight loss.

Water not only helps eliminate the body of waste products, it also relieves constipation.

How much water is enough?

The key to hydration is to drink less, more often. 

That is small sips as often as can be remembered.

Although health professionals often suggest 6-8 glasses a day, this is often inadequate.

A 100kg male road worker clearly needs much more than that.

Equally, an elderly, frail customer drinking 4-6 teas or coffees per day would need more water.

There is no amount of water that has been specifically defined by health authorities.

Obviously for people performing vigorous exercise, or have chronic illness, live/work in a dry environment, or are active in general should increase this amount.

Even to the point of 50% extra.

Packaging is designed to keep products secured, stored, and safe whilst informing the customer on what product is inside.

However, it is important to understand the catchy slogans and bright colour that may draw you to certain products.

* Labels that state low or reduced fat are often higher in carbohydrates - especially sugars

* Reading the labels helps identify which foods come under which indicator levels based on their kJ (or kCal) content:

   - Red 'Occasionally' - eat or drink sparingly, if at all

   - Amber 'Select carefully - eat or drink moderately, or

   - Green 'Fill the menu - eat or drink frequently.

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