10/04/2021
Essential nutrients are compounds that body can't make. They are divided into macronutrients-proteins, carbohydrates and fats
and micronutrients- vitamins and minerals.
And last but not the least, water.
PROTEIN
Building blocks of body and essential for growth and repair of cells.
Sources: eggs, meat, dairy, beans, lentils and nuts.๐ฅ๐ฅฉ
CARBOHYDRATES
Preferred fuel source and primary source of energy.
Sources: whole grains, fruits, vegetables, beans.๐๐๐๐ฅ
FATS
Required for absorption of vitamins and is a major storage form of energy.
Sources: nuts, seeds, vegetable oils๐ฅ๐ฅฅ
VITAMINS
Fortify our body and essential for healthy vision, skin and bones.
Source: well balanced diet ๐๏ธ
MINERALS
Like vitamins they also support body functions, regulate metabolism.
Source: well balanced diet ๐ฅ๐๐ฅฉ
WATER
Vital nutrient that hydrate body, flush out toxins, improve concentration, prevent constipation. ๐ฅ
Diet that includes all of these essential nutrients assist body to perform it's function and help to get rid of chronic diseases.