A quick glance at 7 essential nutrients your body needs - Pristine Organics
(Or, A Strong Case For Diversifying Your Diet) We all know that food gives us energy. It also contains essential nutrients that help in growth (physical and mental), good health and protection from disease. The essential ingredients contained in food can be broken into 2 categories: macro- and micronutrients. Macronutrients include the primary building blocks of our diet – which are basically protein, carbohydrates and fat. They give us energy, and are needed for the body’s growth, health and maintenance. Micronutrients are essential vitamins and minerals needed in small doses, to fight disease, and support, regulate and maintain body functions such as metabolism, nervous system, blood pressure, and more. Seven essential groups of nutrients are needed to keep us going. Three macronutrients, which are: 1.Protein High protein diets are trending, but before you up your protein intake, learn a bit more about it. Protein is made up of over 20 amino acids, some creat