Human body cannot produce all the nutrients by itself therefore they are needed to be consumed from external sources. These nutrients are divided into two categories i.e. macronutrients and micronutrients. In this article we will see the various sources of macronutrients.
Macro-Nutrients:-
There are three macro-nutrients i.e. Carbohydrates, Protein and Fats.
Carbohydrates
This is the basic energy fuel of the body. Carbohydrates are converted into starch and glucose and provide the energy. They are of two types of carbohydrates : simple and complex carbohydrates.
- Simple Carbs – Simple carbohydrates are easily digested by the body and it gives the instant energy to the body. Various sources of the simple carbs are banana, baked treats, soda ,packaged cookies
- Complex carbs – Complex carbohydrates takes time to digest by the body and it gives the long-term energy to the body. various sources of the complex carbs are oats, sweet potato, brown rice, cereals, whole wheat grain food items.
Protein
They help in metabolism by providing structural support and by acting as enzymes, carriers. The building blocks of proteins are amino acids. Amino acids are the building blocks for muscle growth.
Protein plays an important role for the person who is highly active in sports or in body-building as they have to consume more proteins on daily basics to protect their muscle mass. Various sources of the protein are eggs, pulses, fish, chicken breast, soya products and dairy products.
Fats
Fat is an essential part of your diet. It acts as the backup energy for the body if carbohydrates are not available. It provides energy, absorbs certain nutrients and maintains your core body temperature.
Good fats protect your heart and keep your body healthy, while bad fats increase your risk of disease and damage your heart.
Some vitamin completely relies on fats for their absorption. Various sources of good fats are nuts like almonds, cashew, walnuts and seeds like pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, flaxseeds.
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