Essay On Healthy Eating

Introduction
There has been a direct link between happiness and health for as long as people can remember. In modern day society, it’s almost impossible to keep up with a healthy lifestyle. People everywhere are switching to cheaper and unhealthier food. More jobs are switched to sitting in office chairs all day. Healthy eating and active living requires time that many of us don 't have or can 't seem to find. Getting a full night of sleep is also rare for many people and studies have shown that more people are considered sleep-deprived everyday. A few simple changes to your lifestyle can be the difference between happiness and misery. Making time for yourself is one of the most important things you can do. Give your body the care it needs

Food can contribute to both positive and negative psychological feelings, so it is important to eat well to feel well. “Healthy eating can help reduce depression symptoms, reduce the chances of bipolar episodes, reduce anxiety and reduce the negative symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder” (Butler, 2011). Making good choices in the kitchen will improve your mental, physical, and psychological being. Things, such as alcohol or food that is high in sugar, can increase hyperactivity levels. At the beginning of human time, there was no such thing as processed foods. The food we ate was simply for energy, not enjoyment. This was a time when every thing that we consumed was natural. We had no food companies loading our food with chemicals and preservatives. Humans were strong, fit, healthy, and in return, happy. Our bodies respond positively to natural food. Eating right will keep the brain sharp. According to CNN, eating certain foods can help boost your brain function. “Consuming chocolate, grape juice, extra virgin olive oil, apples and spinach have all been shown to help ward off some cognitive decline and improve memory” (Butler, 2012). With your memory and brain functioning to their full abilities, it promotes a mental well-being and happiness. The main goal of food is to be a source of energy for all organisms. “Unhealthy foods, such as those high in sugar and refined grains, provide an increase in energy levels that dip shortly after they spike. After eating these foods, you will experience short bursts of energy, but they will not be sustained, and then you will feel fatigued” (Butler, 2011). The junk food can make you feel worse and drag you down more than before. This can be associated with weight gain, lack of energy, and laziness. With all of those things coming in to play, you can feel a large drop in your self esteem as well (McVeigh, 2006). When you consume whole, nutrient-dense