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Blog51: Nutritional Food List

There are 6 essential nutrients that are the basic requirement for proper functioning of Human body. Consumption of food rich with these nutrients in balance is primary requirement to maintain a healthy body. The importance of nutrients is much more than what is described.

Carbohydrate:
They fuel the body to work and are the source of energy
Sources:Rice, Wheat grains, Vegetables

Vitamins:
They are major contributors for immunity that wards of disease
Source: Fruits, vegetables, soy milk, meat

Proteins :
Muscles, skin, hair,hormones and much more vital substances are made up of proteins
Sources: Egg, fish, meat, soy, nuts

Essential Fats:
Fats supports other nutrients and unsaturated fat are prime contributors of essential fatty acids
Source: Nuts, oils from seeds and vegetables, fish, milk

Minerals:
They support the body and some examples are calcium, zinc, iron etc.,
Source: Lentils, Mushrooms, milk, yogurt

Water :
Majority part of human body is made up of water, it detoxifies and hydrates the body
Source: Water, vegetable (like Cucumber), fruit (like watermelon, orange)

Why is it important to learn about the above list of nutrients?
I know this is a basic knowledge but It is an essential thing to know about nutrition, nutrition facts and values of nutrients and other food. Knowing these factors would help in greater extent to deal with health and wellness. Lack of nutrition leads to various disorders such as obesity, hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, hair loss, skin disorders, lack of physical activity, fatigue, weakness, depression and other major health issues.
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