Gobert says a big key to his health is eating “real …
Gobert says a big key to his health is eating “real foods” and staying away from processed foods. Eating “ultra-processed foods on a regular basis increases a person’s risk of health complications, including cardiovascular disease, certain cancers, obesity and Type 2 diabetes,” according to the American Medical Association. Gobert says family income certainly can play a role in what people can afford to eat, but “knowledge is power” when it comes to making healthy food choices.
“Obviously, in America it’s much harder, right? ” Gobert said. “A lot of it is connected to your income.
Fast food in America is cheaper than real food. So, a lot of people don’t really have a choice. They still have a choice whether they want to drink soda or they want to drink water.
Or people want to eat bad snacks or they want to just eat meals. So, it’s just knowledge. We have to all individually … just always be curious about what you put in your body because this impacts your whole life.
And I don’t think it takes away the pleasure, because a lot of times people think because you’re healthy, you don’t enjoy it. I enjoy every meal I have. … Andscape This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: Gobert says a big key to his health is eating “real …