Why do we need Nutrients ?

In order to stay healthy and fit, the body must absorb many different nutrients through daily food.

The most important are proteins, carbohydrates and fats. But there are numerous other substances that the body needs for important processes such as growth, cell renewal, organ function and health.

Macronutrients:

-> suppliers of energy

Carbohydrates:
Starch (Multiple Sugars) - Flour / farinaceous products such as bread, pasta, potatoes and rice
Simple sugars – dextrose (glucose), fruit sugar (fructose)

Fats:
Saturated / Unsaturated Fats / Trans Fats
vegetable fats and oils

Proteins:
legumes
soy products

What is fiber?

Dietary fibers are so-called indigestible carbohydrates. They are among the food components that cannot or only partially be broken down and utilized by our digestive system.

Dietary fiber -> whole grain bread, whole grain rice, legumes, in fruit and many types of vegetables such as carrots, peppers, beetroot, cabbage and fennel.
Fill you up, but not fat and have a positive effect on intestinal activity and metabolism. They also contribute to the reduction of health problems such as constipation, hemorrhoids or high cholesterol levels and many other diseases.

Micronutrients:

Vitamins:
Fat-soluble vitamins (E, D, K, A) ; water-soluble B vitamins and vitamin C

Minerals:
Sodium, Chloride, Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphate, Sulfate

trace elements:
Iron, iodine, fluoride, zinc, selenium, copper and others

Secondary plant substances:
carotenoids, phytosterols and others