nutrients.

By Alex.D

Carbohydrates

Bodies proffered nutrients. Carbohydrates provide your body

with energy foods: Pasta, potatoes, bread, bananas and waffles.

Saturated fats

Saturated fats is associated with increased risk of heart disease,

stroke, and even cancer. Whipped Cream, Processed Meats,

Nuts, Seeds, Cheese, Butter and Dried Coconut.

Fibre For proper digestion of foods.

Foods: Raisins, Strawberries, Orange, Banana, Apple, Pear, Raspberries, dark

chocolate, beans, passionfruit, Spaghetti, Barley, Bran flakes, Oatmeal, Popcorn, Brown rice, Bread, Lentils, Black beans,

Lima beans, Baked beans, Sunflower seed and Almonds.

Protein

Necessary for the proper growth. Food:

Nuts and Seeds, meat,Yogurt, Milk, Eggs, Beans, Tofu, Beef, Pork,

Cheese, Fish and Turkey Breast..

Mono- unsaturated fat

monounsaturated fat help to lower your bad cholesterol.

Olive Oil, Avocados, Peanut Butter, Nuts and Olives.

Poly-unsaturated fat

Unsaturated fat can provide heart healthy benefits.

Food: Fatty Fish, Safflower Oil, Seeds and Almond Butter.

Vitamin AVitamin A is an essential vitamin

required for vision, gene transcription, boosting immune function, and great

skin health.Food: Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, Dark

Leafy Greens, Butternut, Squash Dried Herbs, Lettuce, Dried Apricots and

Cantaloupe.

Vitamin B9 (folate)

Folate is required for numerous body functions including DNA synthesis and

repair, cell division, and cell growthfood: Peanuts, Asparagus, Beans, Bean

Sprouts, Dark Leafy Greens, Dry Roasted Soybeans, Sunflower Seeds,

Dried Herbs, Liver and Marmite.

Vitamin B12

Vitamin b-12 is s the largest and most complex vitamin currently known to

man.Food: Eggs, Cheese, Lamb, Beef, Crab

and Lobster, Fish and Octopus.

Vitamin C

Vitamin C is an essential nutrient required by the body for the development and

maintenance of scar tissue, blood vessels and cartilage.

Food: Hot Chili, Guavas, capsicum, Fresh Herbs, Dark Leafy Greens, Broccoli, Kiwi

Fruits, Papayas, Oranges and Strawberries.

Vitamin DVitamin D is an essential vitamin required by the body for the proper absorption of calcium, bone development, control of

cell growth, neuromuscular functioning, proper immune functioning.

Food: Fish, Salami, Ham, Sausages, Eggs and Mushrooms.

ironIron is an essential mineral used to transport oxygen to all parts of the

body.Food: Mollusks, Nuts, Beef, Lamb and

Dark Leafy Greens.

calcium

Calcium is necessary for the growth and maintenance of strong teeth and

bones.Food: Dried Herbs, Cheese, Tofu, Yogurt, Milk, Almonds and Brazil

Nuts.

phosphorus

Phosphorus is an essential nutrient required for proper cell functioning, regulation of calcium, strong bones

and teeth.Food: Bran, Cheese, seeds, Nuts, Flax

Seeds and Bacon.

Iodine

Iodine is a chemical element essential for the production of

thyroid hormones that regulate growth and metabolism.

Food: Milk, Turkey, Egg, Cod and Baked Potato.