It's important to balance nutrients based on your body weight, composition, and individual needs to support overall health and energy.
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PROTEINS
CARBOHYDRAETS
FATS
VITAMINS AND MINERALS
PROTEINS
Protein is essential for building muscle, repairing tissue, and supporting overall health and getting enough of it can make a big difference in energy levels, satiety, and body composition. While animal products like chicken, eggs, and Greek yogurt a...
High Protein Foods: 16 Foods for High Protein Meals
CARBOHYDRAETS
Carbohydrates are the body’s main source of energy and come in three types: sugars, starches, and fiber. Simple carbs (like sugar and white bread) are digested quickly and can spike blood sugar, while complex carbs (like whole grains, legumes, and ve...
Carbohydrates • The Nutrition Source
FATS
Fats are an essential macronutrient that support brain function, hormone production, and the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, and K). Not all fats are the same—healthy fats like those found in avocados, nuts, seeds, olive oil, and fatty f...
What Types of Fat Are in Foods?
VITAMINS AND MINERALS
Vitamins are essential micronutrients that your body needs in small amounts to function properly. Each vitamin plays a unique role for example, vitamin C supports immune health, vitamin D helps with calcium absorption and bone health, vitamin A suppo...
The best foods for vitamins and minerals - Harvard Health
Minerals are essential nutrients that support many vital functions, including bone health, muscle function, nerve signaling, and fluid balance. Key minerals like calcium, potassium, magnesium, and iron are found in a variety of whole foods such as le...