Nutrition and wellness go hand in hand. Food is what fuels our bodies and our mind, giving us energy to move, think, and learn. Nourishing our bodies appropriately provides us with the necessary ingredients for maintaining a health body and mind. In the following blog, I will discuss some of the components to a balanced diet including: minerals, vitamins, proteins and water. The Importance of H2O Water is the most important element to our existence. Did you know that the Earth is covered by water with a 75% proportion? And similar to the earth, 60% of our bodies are made up of water, and believe it or not; our brains are 70% water. Water is in our blood, skin, bones, muscles, and organs. And it is one of the main rudiments that allocates proper functioning in our bodies. Drinking 6-7 glasses of water a day is highly recommended as part of a healthy diet. Not drinking water may cause problems such as dehydration, and painful kidney stones. Dehydration can cause cells in the brain to deteriorate and thus cause symptoms such as physical lethargy and mental fatigue. http://www.ehow.com/about_5134897_signs-symptoms-brain-dehydration.html The Food Pyramid The food pyramid was created to provide us with…

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