Importance of Nutrition

Nutrition is fundamental to living a happy and healthy life. We live in a grab-and-go society which unfortunately has created bad habits for many; rather than freshly preparing food many now opt for packet foods for convenience. Healthy eating does not have to be boring and time-consuming, here at Mari Carmen Fitness we believe in making nutrition tasty yet super easy to prepare for busy mums. Eating fresh whole foods rather than processed foods is much better for our overall health as our body uses this for fuel as well as many other purposes. A balanced diet consists of the below key nutrient groups, which promote better health, these are:

Micronutrients

• Vitamins and minerals are critical for several important functions in our body such as immune function, and brain development and can even play a role in preventing and fighting disease.

Macronutrients

• Proteins are for growth, repair and general maintenance.

• Fats are a rich source of energy and support cell growth

• Carbohydrates are usually the main energy source of the body

Water is also critical as it helps our body absorb minerals, vitamins, amino acids and other substances. Water also helps flush out any toxins, keeps us from becoming dehydrated and helps flush waste. Fibre is a component of food that is not nutritious but is important that we include it in our diet. Fibre is a non-digestible carbohydrate and it has an important role in aiding the movement of food through our gut. A balanced healthy diet is essential for optimal health and education plays a big role in providing people with the knowledge of what makes up a healthy diet, that’s why here at Maricarmenfitness you will not only get workout routines but you will be provided nutrition advice and education too. We focus on mind, body and health.

Our approach

There is so much information out there as to what diet works to achieve quick weight loss, however many of these quick-fix plans do not work and are very unrealistic for the busy mum. Here at Mari Carmen Fitness, every client is different, there is no one size fits all. In order to achieve long-term healthy nutrition habits, it has to align with your lifestyle and has to be achievable. As a busy mum, you do not have time to prepare several different meals, here at Mari Carmen Fitness we have a wealth of family-friendly recipes, which you can access on our Fit Mama powered by Mari Carmen Fitness app. Neither is it sustainable to remove all the foods you enjoy; you can absolutely enjoy ice cream at the park with your children, it is all about moderation. Mari Carmen is the perfect role model of how to live a fit and healthy lifestyle which is conducive to the responsibilities that come with being a busy mum. Mari Carmen shares her own approach to empower and educate other women on the right way to lead a healthy and happy life. If you are ready to start your journey to achieving long-lasting change, then get in touch today to find out how.