The study of nutrition is increasingly concerned with metabolism and metabolic pathways; sequences of biochemical steps through which substances in living things change from one form to another.

Our bodies consist of elements and compounds ingested, digested, absorbed and circulated through the bloodstream to feed cells.  Nutrition represents the macro & micronutrients required by the body to function optimally.  Macronutrients are carbohydrates, proteins& fats. Micronutrients are vitamins, minerals, amino acids.

Nutrition is important to prevent the onset of many diseases. Nutritional treatment in therapeutic doses can help correct deficiencies and provide relief of many health conditions.

A poor diet may have an injurious impact on health, which can cause diseases such as scurvy and health threatening conditions like obesity, metabolic syndrome along with chronic systemic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes and osteoporosis. Therefore, eating a wide variety of fresh, whole (unprocessed) foods have proven favorable compared to diets based on processed foods.

The consumption of whole-plant foods slows digestion and allows better absorption and a more favorable balance of essential nutrients per Kilocalorie or kilojoules which results in better management of cell growth, maintenance and mitosis (cell division), as well as better regulation of appetite.  Regular small meals, eaten 5-6 times daily, has proven more wholesome than infrequent or haphazard ones.

At Calanna Pharmacy, we have a FREE nutritional analysis tool called ‘Nutricheck’ which is a questionnaire that determines if you are getting enough of the right nutrients, vitamins and minerals for a healthy lifestyle.  It takes about 10 minutes to complete and you can fill it out online; calannapharmacy.com.au or pick one up at any Calanna Pharmacy.  Painless, quick and results are printed in a graph for you to see! Reference; Metagenics Wellness Pyramid