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Just like your car needs fuel, your body needs the proper nutrients to function. Our bodies are like sophisticated machines that require the proper balance of what we call macro-nutrients and micro-nutrients. It sounds technical, but what it breaks down to is this:
Each meal should contain a specific balance of the three macro-nutrients that our bodies need: Protein, Carbohydrates, and Fat.
To get the micro-nutrients that our bodies need, namely our vitamins and minerals, it's important to aim for five servings of fruit and vegetables per day.
Sound like a lot to eat? It is. You'll never go hungry if you eat a balanced diet. Unfortunately we waste a lot of nourishment by eating empty calories. Remember how your mom told you not to fill up on junk food before dinner? She was right. Mom knew that food serves a specific purpose, and that is to nourish our bodies. Despite the attractions of flavor and our emotional attachments to food, we should keep in mind that nourishment is the main goal when we choose our meals.
If you think it's too complicated to make balanced meals, think again. It's quite easy once you have the right information. Read on for more information about macro-nutrients and micro-nutrients at Nutrient values: Practical Information for Balanced Meals
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