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HEALTHY BODY

& BALANCED MIND

Most of the chronic illnesses are a reason of lack Micronutrients:
of nutrition and a stressful life. Stress and nutri- In addition to macronutrients, we need micronutri-
tion have always been linked. It is possible that ents – vitamins and minerals. “Micro” because we
someone eating a healthy, balanced diet is going need them in much smaller quantities every day,
to be far less stressed than someone eating a poor even though they play a big role in the body. Micro-
diet. If you are feeling overly stressed, your diges- nutrients and macronutrients are interdependent.
tive system is probably under a great deal of strain, But we need a larger variety of micronutrients –
therefore a balanced and varied diet could be key more than 20 – to complement the four macronu-
to feeling better physically and emotionally. trients. Micronutrients perform hundreds of roles
in the body to sustain life. Our body can manufac-
Food Matters: ture only some vitamins; others can only be ob-
Food can be classified according to many points tained from specific foods or specific combinations
of view. One of them is on the basis of its acid- of foods. Minerals can be obtained exclusively from
ic - alkaline character within the body. There are foods. It takes a lot of effort and variety in our diet
enzymes in the food we eat which can affect our to get the optimal daily amount of vitamins and
metabolism. More and more people around the minerals.
world are challenged by the increasing prevalence
of illnesses and diseases associated with high - fat,
high-cholesterol, chemical - enhanced, nutrient - Phytonutrients:
depleted foods, environmental pollutants, stress, Phytonutrients are organic components found in
and our tendency to rely on medications. plants. The term “phyto” originates from a Greek
word meaning plant.

Acid/Alkaline Foods: Fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes, nuts and teas
Cells in the body require a tightly controlled pH are all rich sources of phytonutrients. They help
level in the serum of about 7.4 (a slightly alkaline protect plants from germs, fungi and other threats.
range of 7.35 to 7.45) to survive. Taking an alkaline And when absorbed by our bodies, phytonutrients
diet or food supplements could help reduce mor- can contribute to our wellbeing and keep our bod-
bidity and mortality of chronic diseases that are ies working properly. We should all eat a greater va-
plaguing our aging population. riety of colourful fruits and vegetables to gain the
greatest benefits from phytonutrients. The more
we learn about how our bodies work, the more
Enzymes:: we understand how critical it is to support them
Enzymes are proteins that have catalytic function with proper nutrition. Without proper nutrition, our
indispensable to maintenance and activity of life. bodies cannot grow, heal, or generate healthy new
They function in a mild environment similar to the cells at optimal levels. We are also much more vul-
body environment of a living organism, and they nerable to diseases like cancer, heart disease, dia-
support life by synthesizing and degrading mate- betes, and other degenerative illnesses. To function
rials that constitute the building blocks of the or- optimally, our bodies need vitamins and minerals.
ganism and by creating energy. Food is the only Sadly, our bodies except some vitamins do not pro-
way we can provide our body with its nutritional duce them. A deficiency of a vitamin or mineral can
needs. No matter where you are from or what your lead to illness.
age is, everyone requires the same basic nutritional
needs that makes up a healthy body. Nutrition can DXN Europe is dedicated in helping people achieve
be split into three categories: macronutrients, mi- better health by providing Ganoderma-based prod-
cronutrients, and phytonutrients. ucts that support body. We are confident that our
tested and proven high-quality food and food sup-
Macronutrients: plements, nutritional beverages, personal skincare
Basic nutrition is composed of four main macronu- products, etc. will help our customers improve their
trients: protein, fat, carbohydrates and fiber. Pro- quality of life. We believe that your body deserves
teins are the body’s building blocks – they help us the best of care and that no one is more qualified
grow and repair our cells. Fat stores energy for the to take care of it than yourself. We are here with
long term and is also a great barrier for our cells you as you take responsibility on your journey to a
and body. happier and healthier life.