Healthy EatingThe benefits and roles on the bodyOver time, sitting down and eating at the table with the family slowly disappeared. Now, with all the new restaurants popping up everywhere, who has time to stop and eat healthy? While most people don't take time for themselves, they need to take time for their bodies. A healthy diet is the number one priority when it comes to having a healthy body. Although not everyone can eat healthily, a healthy diet contributes to weight loss, better performance, better body health, reduced risk of disease and lower health care costs. If the need is there, rest assured that the benefits of a healthy diet are numerous. To understand the factors for developing healthy eating habits, you must first be aware that eating healthily will not be easy. A healthy diet will help with weight loss. A change in many diets that people use or follow proves to be a beneficial and substantial way to control their weight. Everyone has a particular system in their body. One person's diet is never the same as another's. You have to rely on what the body is lacking and may need more to solve this problem. For many people, eating healthy on a regular basis is something we don't have time for (Bruton, 2007). The average person relies on the wrong type of diet or consumes inappropriate portion sizes throughout the day. By revising your diet, you will increase your metabolism, which in turn burns fat. Although diets are a beneficial way to lose weight, without routine exercise the body will not achieve optimal health. Exercising three to four times a week, along with a proper diet, can optimize the body's full physical potential. Many...... middle of paper ...... is convenient and cheap, is poor health worth it? Enjoy a healthy snack or home-cooked meal with family and friends. The food is better for everyone and the conversation is pleasant. Although the transition to healthy eating can be difficult at first, the end results are rewarding. Having a longer, healthier body and life is a small price to pay. References Bruton, J. (2007). Seven benefits of eating healthy. Ezine Ar,ticles,_Retrieved November 26, 2008, from http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=LindaJBrutonAllanon, (2008), Food pyramid: an option for eating better. Think Sim, retrieved November 26, 2008 from http://think-slim.com/2008/04/diets/popular-diets/foodpyramid-an-option-for-better-eating/Delicious India (1996). Benefits of a healthy diet. _ Retrieved November 26, 2008 from http://deliciousindia.com/benefits-of-eating-healthy.htm