The importance of sport and a balanced diet
We all know that practicing sports has several positive effects on health, both by reducing the risk of diseases and by bringing health gains: in the immune and cardiovascular systems, mental health, energy and stress management and sleep quality .
Combined with a balanced diet, sport is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle.
Proper nutrition makes it possible to optimize body composition, reduce the risk of injuries and fatigue, and improve performance/sports performance.
In addition to doing the body good and helping us stay in shape, a healthy diet leaves us in a better mood, in a better mood and more focused.
A well-nourished body will suffer less from the consequences of an inadequate diet and will also promote a much greater well-being to face the routine.
The (positive) impact of sport and nutrition on mental health
- Improves motor coordination, balance, learning, memory and concentration.
- It improves daily mood, mood and sleep quality, preventing stress or anxiety and promoting well-being.
- It increases the production of neurotransmitters responsible for cellular repair in the brain.
- Stimulates the growth of new nerve cells.
- Prevents the onset of mental illness and slows down brain aging.
- Good for the heart and blood vessels
- Decreases the risk of various types of cancer
- Prevent overweight and obesity
- Strengthens the bones
Sources: u-fit-pt; cuf.pt; ser.vitap.com
14 from June from 2023
Catarina MirandaAdministrative assistant
And you, do you practice sports and have a balanced diet?
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