The Influence Of Eating On The Body

The majority of people view food as fuel to conduct our daily task and activities. The focal point food has extends beyond just energy for the body or a necessity for survival. Eating or not eating foods is a personal act in which we symbolically consume our identity. We are what we eat. It communicates to others our beliefs, culture, social background and experience; it shapes our outer appearance and our health. Eating food can swiftly change our moods, enhance academic performances and heighten concentration. Food gives people personality, which is a specific identity reflected in our values and relationships. Food resembles our families, religion, province, rituals and ethnicity. Food can either bring people together or set them apart.

There are consequences to what you put into your body and will eventually be noticeable through our outer physical appearance. For example, if we choose to predominantly eat unhealthy fast food regularly, we are sure to gain some pounds and our skin will reflect the amount of fats and greases consumed. According to Cornell University on Eating Problems and Body Image Concerns, today’s modern society is preoccupied with their self-image and attempts to alter their body shapes and size through dieting. Their research says otherwise, unfortunately, dieting is not a long-term solution to maintaining a slim body shape. Dieting becomes very harmful to the body and people may later develop eating disorders as their diet becomes more rigid and extreme. Eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating are influenced by our internal debates on the relevance between food and our body size. On another note, food does have aesthetic impact on our skin, hair, nails, muscle mass and bones. To be strong and fit all starts with a healthy protein packed diet, which steadily fuels your body energy and prepares you for muscle growth. Certain foods are high in nutrients and minerals needed to help a healthy body growth. For example, an egg can improve your appearance from all angles. Being the most utilized protein food it creates lean and strong muscles. Shiitake mushrooms are full of minerals such as zinc and copper, which causes potential weight loss, helps with acne and fingernail discoloration. There are countless of foods we can eat that can enhance our appearance that partially makes up our