Essential Nutrients

Nourish your body

Each day our bodies need certain amounts of nutrients that are found in different foods.

Protein
Builds and maintains body tissues, provides a source of energy and can enhance metabolism. Eat two to three servings, from different sources, every day.

* It’s found in animal sources like meat, fish, poultry, eggs and dairy products
* It’s found in plant foods like beans and lentils and soybeans, which unlike animal proteins, have no cholesterol and less fat

Healthy proteins include fish, chicken soybeans and lentils.

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Carbohydrates

A major source of fuel for the body that is critical for daily functioning, including exercise.

Healthiest Carbs:
* Fruits
* Vegetables
* Whole grains, including whole-grain breads, pastas and cereals and brown rice

Colorful fruits and vegetables also supply needed antioxidants and phytonutrients.

Bad Carbs:
* Sweets and sugars because they have no fiber, vitamins or minerals

Incorporate Healthy Carbs into Your Diet:
* Try filling half your plate with salads and vegetables * Have fruits and veggies for snacks and use whole-grain breads for sandwiches

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Healthy Fats

Fat has several functions in our daily diets.

* It helps maintains our brains and nervous system * Helps absorption of fat-soluble vitamins * Adds flavor to foods * Keeps our eyes, skin, bones and nails healthy

Healthy Fats Come From:

* Fish and fish oil * Olive oil * Nuts * Avocado

To Keep Fat Intake Down:

* Avoid any fried foods * Bake, roast, broil or steam your food * Go easy on sauces, gravies, salad dressings, mayonnaise, butter and margarine * Try low or nonfat versions of foods (e.g. milk, yogurt, spreads, salad dressings and snack foods) * Let Formula 1 Nutritional Shake Mix fill you up without filling you out

Incorporate Healthy Fats into Your Diet:

* Have fish a few times a week * Add a handful of nuts or some avocado to a salad * Use olive oil sparingly in cooking -------------------

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The Vitamin Trader Fiber is essential for healthy digestion and for keeping the digestive system in balance.

* It helps to move foods through the digestive tract * It is found in vegetables, fruits, beans, oats, whole-grain rice and pasta, whole wheat bread, nuts, seeds and brans