Nutrition is the components in our food which provide essential building blocks to assist the body in growth, development, maintenance, reproduction and health.
We all know we need to eat but understanding WHY we need and WHAT we need to eat to keep ourselves energised and healthy is often overlooked or not common knowledge.
The food you eat is going to be made up of a few different components. They are macronutrients which consists of carbohydrates, protein and fat; and micronutrients which is made up of vitamins and minerals. Natural food also contains antioxidants, enzymes and various miscellaneous factors which have added health benefits.
Notice how I said natural food? That’s because processed foods may contain some additives to help them appear as if they are a healthy choice but ultimately most processed foods are made from manufactured components
Choosing nutritious foods nourishes where body and both the macro and micro nutrients work in harmony to maintain health.