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NutritionEating a healthy, balanced diet is important. Nutrition is a process or series of processes by which the living organism as a whole (or its component parts or organs) is maintained in its normal condition of life and growth. ProteinProtein are present in every living cell; they are essential to life. The body uses Protein for building, maintaining, repairing, and replacing tissues. Protein also act as regulators in the body, helping to keep the body's chemistry balanced. They are a part of such substances as hormones (including insulin) and antibodies.More on ProteinFatsSome fat is essential in the diet and it is found in both animal and plant food. Foods rich in fat from plant sources include margarine, oil (vegetable, salad, cooking), salad dressing, and nuts. Some products that contain animal fats are meats, fish, poultry, eggs, butter, milk, and cheese. In general, fish, chicken, and turkey are lower in fat than the red meats (pork, beef, and lamb). Milk and cheese are available with a reduced fat content; examples include fortified skim and low fat milk, and cheese made form skim or partially skim milk (such as cottage, Swiss, hoop, and mozzarella cheese).More on FatsVitaminsVitamins are necessary for growth, cell reproduction, normal functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, mental alertness, and resistance to infection, just to mention a few of their functions. The knownMore on VitaminsMineralsSome of the varied functions of minerals include aiding normal functioning of nerves and muscles, regulating many body processes, and aiding the formation of bones and contributing to their strength.More on MineralsSodiumMost foods have some naturally occurring sodium as well as that added in processing. But eh major source of dietary sodium is sodium chloride (table salt). Sodium chloride, or salt, is frequently eaten in excess. Under unusual conditions, if the kidneys (which rid the body of wastes) cannot get rid of the excess sodium, the sodium may make the body cells retain fluid. Fluid retention, in turn, may aggravate high blood pressure and other medical problems.More on SodiumFoods that contain SodiumCONDIMENTS: table salt, sea salt, seasoning salts, meat tenderizers, monosodium glutamate, soy sauce, steak sauce, Worcestershire sauce, pickles, olives, prepared mustard, catsup, barbecue sauce, chili sauce, relishes, garlic salt, onion salt, celery salt, and prepared horseradish.More on Foods that contain SodiumWaterThe body's need for water is second only to that for oxygen. One may live for weeks without food, but only for a few days without water. The body gets water fromMore on WaterFood EnergyEvery needs energy for body work such as “basal metabolism,: breathing, heartbeat, kidney function, and so on, as well as for physical activity. Children also need energy for growth. This is provided by food and expressed in terms of kilo calories or Calories.* The number of calories a food provides depends on the number of grams of carbohydrate, protein, and fat the food contains.More on Food EnergyFood that contain PotassiumPotassium is common in foods, so meeting daily needs is easy. However, certain diuretic medications, which are taken by some people who have high blood pressure, tend to draw potassium, sodium, and fluid out of the body and thus cause a drop in the body's normal potassium level. Also, vomiting and diarrhea cause the body to lose potassium.More on Food that contain PotassiumWhy we need PotassiumPotassium is a component of lean body tissue. Contributes to growth and muscle strength. Helps regulate body water and acid-base balance. Helps maintain neuromuscular function.More on Why we need PotassiumWhy we need SodiumSodium is a key element in regulation of body water and of acid-base balance in the bodyMore on Why we need SodiumWhy we need ZincZinc is a constituent of the hormone insulin. Activates various enzymes. Aids in growth, wound healing and prevention of anemia, taste acuity.More on Why we need ZincWhy we need MagnesiumMagnesium activates various enzymes. Aids in energy production and utilization, contraction of nerves and muscles, and building tissue.More on Why we need MagnesiumWhy we need CalciumCalcium builds bones and teeth. Helps blood to clot. Helps nerves, muscles, and heart to function properly.More on Why we need CalciumWhy we need IronIron combines with protein to make hemoglobin, the red substance of blood which carries, oxygen from the lungs to muscles, brain, and other parts of the body. Helps cells us oxygen. Prevents anemia.More on Why we need IronWhy we need Vitamin EVitamin E helps other vitamins and unsaturated fatty acids perform their special functions in the body. Helps protect red blood cells from oxidation.More on Why we need Vitamin EWhy we need Vitamin DVitamin D promotes growth and lays down minerals for bones and teeth.More on Why we need Vitamin DWhy we need Vitamin AVitamin A helps keep eyes healthy and able to adjust to dim light. keeps skin healthy. Helps keep lining of mouth, nose, throat, and digestive tract healthy and resistant to infection. Promotes growth. Vitamin A helps keep eyes healthy and able to adjust to dim light. Keeps sin healthy. Helps keep lining of mouth, nose, throat, and digestive tract healthy and resistant to infection. Promotes growth.More on Why we need Vitamin AWhy we need Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 helps with normal functioning of all body cells. Necessary for formation of red blood cells.More on Why we need Vitamin B12Why we need Niacin B3Niacin B3 helps the cells of the body us oxygen to produce energy. Maintains health of skin, tongue,digestive tract, and nervous system.More on Why we need Niacin B3Why we need Riboflavin B2Riboflavin B2 helps cells use oxygen to release energy form food. Helps keep eyes healthy. Helps keep skin around mouth and nose healthy.More on Why we need Riboflavin B2Why we need Thiamine B1Thiamine B1 helps body cells obtain energy form food. Helps keep nerves in healthy condition. Promotes good appetite and digestion.More on Why we need Thiamine B1Why we need Vitamin CVitamin c helps hold body cells together and strengthens walls of blood cells. Helps in wound healing. Helps body to build bones and teeth. Helps in absorption and use of iron.More on Why we need Vitamin CWhat is SUGARSugar, is not simply sugar. There are many kinds of sugar and here is what they mean.More on What is SUGARCommon Terms in Diet and NutritionHere are the most common terms that we use while we talk of nutrition and diets, during any talk of healthy living.More on Common Terms in Diet and NutritionWhole Grains - A healthy diet option.Whole grains are whole wheat -flour, brown rice, whole corn, millet etc. Whole grains consist of all three parts of the grain,i.e. barn, endosperm and germ if any of these parts is not present then they are called refined grains.More on Whole Grains - A healthy diet option.Healthy living and healthy eatingMany of us wants to shed our weight .We want to live healthy lives. Living healthy is not a just a programe but it has to be adpoted as a way of life.More on Healthy living and healthy eatingTips for a healthy lifeTo gain strength and feel energetic you must get out of the body's way and stop pouring junk, poisons, insufficient sleep, stress in your self . Then you would feel the flow of energy flow through your system freely.More on Tips for a healthy lifeNutrition is the taking in and use of food and other nourishing material by the body. Nutrition is a 3-part process. |
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