Saturday, February 28, 2009

6 Ways Nutrition Plays An Important Role In Growing Taller

By Rodney Williams

Nutrition plays a very prominent role in our health, and has become a very well known issue of late, as many developed countries struggle with populations becoming obese from poor diets. While the importance of nutrition is undeniable, the constant battle of taste vs. health is one were losing. If gaining height is on your list of to-do's though, youll have one more reason to revert to a healthy diet, and six of the major reasons why are detailed below.

1) Vitamins - Vitamins have multiple and powerful health benefits and the good news is that many of them also promote growth. Eating a balanced diet of 'grow taller' foods should supply you with the vitamin intake necessary for further growth, but as a last resort you can also turn to vitamin supplements to reach your desired intake level.

2) Water - Yes, we all know how important water is for flushing out toxins and keeping us hydrated, but seriously, how many of us can manage or even have the time to chug eight glasses of water a day? It is a daunting task, but the benefits are undeniable if you can pull it off.

3) Minerals - Minerals are very much like vitamins, though even harder to get a hold of through food. This is offset somewhat by the fact that minerals do not need to be consumed in as great quantities as vitamins. Supplements can also be used to reach your daily intake goals.

4) Protein - Much easier to obtain than minerals, protein contains many necessary acids to help in the development and growth of tissue.

5) Fats - Fats of course are the reason for the obesity epidemic in many countries, and likewise, are not ideal to over indulge in while trying to gain height. They can block the release of growth hormone, not to mention the added pounds of weight will give one the appearance of being shorter.

6) Carbohydrates - Finally, carbs should also be kept under your control, as a lower intake of carbs will also help your growth hormones fullest to their maximum capacity.

With so many choices out there, it is never easy to make the right ones, and this is especially true when it comes to our diets. Ignorance may be bliss, but bliss is often a sham. Arm yourself with the knowledge of which foods you should be eating, and do so, supplementing where necessary. You'll live a much healthier, happier, and taller life as a result. That is true bliss. - 15255

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