Why is it important to eat well?

Energy: when we eat healthy foods like fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, our bodies get the energy they need to do everything we want to do – whether it’s working, playing, or just enjoying life!

Staying Healthy: foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, lentils, lean meats, and healthy fats provide important nutrients that can lower the risk of developing diseases and conditions such heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and certain types of cancer.

Thinking Clearly: what we eat can affect how well our brains work, and by eating healthy foods we can help our brains to stay sharp and focused and thinking clearly.

Feeling Good: eating well is about feeling good too! Healthy foods can make us feel happy, energized, and ready to take on the day. Plus, they can help us sleep better at night, so we wake up feeling refreshed and ready for whatever comes our way.

Staying Strong: for adults, eating healthy is important for staying strong and healthy as we get older, so we can keep doing all the things we love for a long time!