Food for life

                                                                      Food for life

Everyone needs food to live.It gives you energy to work and play.It also gives you nutrients to grow well and stay healthy.Do you eat a balanced diet with lots of different nutrients?

Proteins

Your body needs proteins to build muscles.Proteins are also important for healthy hair and fingernails.You can get lots of proteins from meat, fish, and eggs.Dairy products, like milk, cheese,and yogurt, also contain proteins.Many people don’t eat animal products, but they can get proteins from plant products.Pulses, like beans and lentils, are rich in proteins. Many grains, nuts, and seeds have proteins,too.Whichof these foods do you eat?

Carbohydrates

Carbohydrates give your body energy.You can get  Carbohydrates from grain products like rice, bread, and pasta.You bodydigests these foods slowly, so they give you energy for many hours. Some vegetables do you eat?

Sugar is also a Carbohydrates. Your body digests sugar quickly, so it gives you energy right away.Don’t eat too many sweet foods like candy or ice cream, and remember that you can also get sugar from naturally sweet foods.Have a bowl of fruit with a little honey.

We also need to drink lots of water to stay healthy.Did you know that about 70% of your body is woter?

Fats

You need to eat some fats to grow well and stay healthy.Your body also stores fats for extra energy, and to keep you warm in winter. Some types of meat and fish have a lot of fats.Dairy products, like butter and cheese, have fats, too.You can also get fats from plant products like nuts,seed, and vegetable oils.be careful – too many fats cane make you fat!

Vitamins

Your body needs vitamins to stay healthy and fight diseases.Vitamin A keeps your skin healthy.You can get vitamin A from orange fruits and vegetables like carrots or pumpkins.Dark green vegetables,like spinach, have lots of vitamin A,too.Dairy products give you vitamin B for healthy blood.You can also get vitaminB from meatбашырб and eggs.Vitamin C helps your body fight diseases.You can get vitamin C from citrus fruits like oranges and lemons.

Minerals

Your body also needs minerals.You need calcium for strong bones and healthy teeth.Dairy products, like milk and yogurt,are good sources of calcium.You also need iron for healthy blood.You can get iron from red mest and eggs, or from vegetables like broccoli and spinach.Salt is also an important mineral, but be careful! Too much salty food is bad for you.