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There are two types of proteins: • Complete proteins found in eggs, milk, milk products, meat (fish, poultry, pork beef and lamb) Your digestive system metabolizes protein into micro-nutrients called amino acids. Amino acids are essential nutrients which build [...] Most carbohydrates[1] you eat are found in fruit and vegetables. The exceptions are lactose (milk sugar) and some glycogen found in meat products. There are two types of carbohydrates: simple and complex. Simple carbohydrates are basically sugars in their direct form. Simple carbohydrates are derived from products such as honey, lactose, rice syrup, maple syrup, fruit and [...] You require small amounts of seven minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, chloride and magnesium and very tiny amounts of several other minerals such as sulfur for optimum health.[1] Calcium Why it’s good for you. Calcium builds strong bones and teeth and allows messages to be transmitted between nerves. It also assists your muscles to contract, [...] Vitamins are required in very small amounts to enable your body to metabolize carbohydrates, proteins and fats. Without adequate vitamins, you would gain no benefit from these three food types and would suffer from malnutrition. Vitamin A Why it’s good for you. Vitamin A is essential for good eyesight. Although it doesn’t kill germs, it does [...] Are you here because you’re confused about fats and oils? Should you add them to your diet? What good will they do you? Will you get fat if you eat them? If you give me a couple of minutes, you’ll discover that ‘oils ain’t oils at all’. While some of them [...] You may know that some fats and oils are good for you while some aren’t. If you’re confused about which is which and would like to discover more, why not give me a couple of minutes to help you out? I’ll help you get your head around the fact that ‘oils ain’t oils at [...] |
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