Nutrients Are Fuel For The Body!

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As nutritionist Keirra with www.manifest-nutrition.com has emphasized we need to choose our foods with the goal of consuming good nutrients for premium health.

There are six major nutrients that the body needs that fall under two categories and they are “macronutrients and micronutrients.” The macronutrients provides the body with energy. The macros are proteins, carbohydrates and fats.

The micronutrients support the body’s immune systems, cells and metabolism.

The first of the six major nutrients are proteins which should make up 10 to 30 percent of your daily calories. Next are the carbohydrates that should be at least 45 to 65 percent of our daily calories. The carbs are complex and simple.

Another nutrient is fats, also known as lipids which are the catalyst for vitamin absorbtion. It is recommended that we consume 20 to 35 percent daily. Vitamins are key to supporting our body functions as the 4th nutrient. The right amount of vitamins can promote good health and fight disease.

Our 5th nutrient is the importance of minerals. Minerals are important for building strong bones and teeth, regulating our metabolism and staying hydrated.

Finally water, water and more water! Water is important or shall I say crucial for every system in the body. 60% of our body weight is water. The benefits of water for the body is that it protects our nerves and joints, maintains body temperature and clears the body of toxins.

As nutritionist Kierra with Manifest Nutrition LLC said if we give the body the proper nutrients that includes fruits, vegetables, healthy proteins and fats, and whole grains we can meet the goal of consuming enough nutrients for a healthy body as we mature.

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