Eat Well

You've heard the expression "You are what you eat." Today, health experts have coined a new phrase "You will be what you eat." It is important to understand the effect of how your diet today affects your health and weight in the future. It's also important to recognize that our metabolism changes over time, and our need for certain vitamins and minerals varies throughout life.

In order to feel and perform well now, you need to eat healthy and give your body the nutrients it requires. Vitamins and minerals like vitamin B12 and iron give you energy to get through the day. It's also important to stay hydrated. Water is the most essential nutrient for humans: it accounts for about two-thirds of our body weight and is vital for good health.

To support your Weight Wise lifestyle change, the following resources give you the information you need to eat well and achieve your weight management goals. Topics include healthy eating, living a balanced lifestyle, chronic disease, and specifics on nutrition, such as the diabetic diet and vitamins.