Health Benefits

Nutrition is all about the nutrients and how the body uses those nutrients in foods.Nutrition otherwise called as nourishment or aliment.Nutrition  is the provision, to cells and organisms, of the materials necessary (in the form of food) to support life. Nutrition includes the process of ingestion, digestion, absorption, metabolism, transport, storage and excretion of those nutrients. It also includes the environmental, psychological and behavioral aspects of food and eating. Why is Nutrition Important? Nutrients are very essential for a balanced diet and it also plays a vital role in keeping our body healthier. The nutrients in our food includes:  carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals and water. 1.Carbohydrates  act as a fuel to provide us with energy and aids in building block for other nutrients. Carbohydrates occur as either starches or sugars. The most useful carbohydrates are those found in cereal foods, such as breads, rice, pasta, oats, and starchy

Vitamin B is a w ater-soluble vitamin . They dissolve in water and are not stored in the body. Excess amounts are eliminated in urine so must be replaced every day in our diet to provide a continuous supply. These vitamins helps the body to get energy from the food we eat and helps in appetite control, vision, healthy skin, healthy nervous system and in red blood cell formation . B-complex vitamins  are not harmful as the body excretes excess levels in urine. Benefits Sources Deficiency - gives energy  - healthy skin - healthy nervous   system - Red Blood cell   production - breads  - milk, eggs - cereals - meat - Vegetables,    beans and    peas,banana - Beriberi -  Anemia - Pellagra B-complex is a compound of  eight B vitamins,which includes  1.Vitamin B 1  (thiamine) is needed for carbohydrate metabolism(required to properly use carbohydrates), to release energy from food and helps in the functioning of heart, brain, cardiovas

Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin. They are essential for general good health, the daily repair of body cells and efficient functioning of body organs. As the name suggests, they are carried into the body by fat. Sources of Vitamin A: * The first, or active form ( retinol ) , is immediately available to the body and can be obtained from animal   sources, such as eggs, meat, fortified milk, cheese, cream, liver, kidney, cod, and halibut fish oil. However, all of these sources -- except   fortified milk are  high in  saturated fat   and cholesterol. * The second, or precursor form ( beta-carotene ) , can be obtained from  green,leafy vegetables  and   intensely colored fruits and vegetables , and is converted to the active form in the body. It has antioxidant properties which protects cells from the daily toxic damage of oxidation and  help to reduce the risk of certain f or ms of  cancer . Sources of beta-carotene  include: Bright yellow and orange fruits such as c