Nutrients
...n foods such as, rice, pasta, fruit, and vegetables. Consuming the right carbohydrates at the right time, is a good way to maintain a healthy steady weight. When it comes to growth and development, proteins play multiple roles in the bodies function. Taking in at least eighty grams of protein a day, would definitely behoove you in some extra muscle growth. Have you ever noticed, some days you are really sore from something you have done the previous day or maybe you might not even know what you have done to make you sore? What has happened, is that you somehow worked those muscles in a way they are not used to, which causes the fibers in your muscle to break down. When the fibers break down, amino acids, which are building blocks of protein, are being deprived from the muscle which makes the muscles sore. A good way to avoid muscle soreness is taking in plenty of protein to reinstore the amino acids you have lost through out the day. Our body must depend on adequate fat consumption in order for the body to function properly. Fats provide our body with vitamins such as A, D, E, and K. It is important to make a simple distinction between “good” fats, and “bad” fats. Saturated are the kind found in products such as meat and dairy products. The body uses these fats exclusively for energy. Eating too many of these everyday will clog up arteries, causing physical discomfort and other problems. Unsaturated fats are found in foods such as sunflower oil, olive oil, and nuts. These fatty acids are used to support the central nervous system and to produce numerous important hormone...