The answer to the question of what the body needs can be very complex depending on the knowledge and information we have and our perspective of life. When the answer to a question is complicated, people find it tough to understand. That is why we have simplified the answer to the question, which is: the body just needs balanced nutrition, water, exercise and adequate rest. Bravo! Doing these activities proportionally will help you stay healthy and live longer. We are going to give you all the info about the macronutrients the body needs and what their best sources are.
Scientists and nutritionists have found that the body requires about 114 different nutrients every day for us to stay healthy. To achieve this, it is recommended that we combine the solid food we eat and nutritional supplements to be able to meet up with the full range of nutrients requires by our body:
• Macro-nutrients: Includes proteins, carbohydrates and fats
• Micro-nutrients: are the vitamins, minerals and trace elements
• Phyto-nutrients: are the plant-based nutrients
Note: You can calculate your daily Macronutrients need with this handy macro calculator
THE MACRO-NUTRIENTS
On a daily basis, the nutrients mentioned above need to be supplied to the body In a full range. This is why we recommend that proteins and carbohydrates should be included in our daily planned diet and also supplemented whenever possible.
Protein should not be consumed from any source. We recommend the following sources:
Lean Meat
Fish
Pulses (preferably grilled or steamed)
Because of some circumstances beyond the control of people and their ignorance, they find it difficult to eat sufficient quantities of the normal proteins in their daily routines.
OUR CANDID SUGGESTION
We recommend the consumption of soy products. The best way to consume it is via meal replacement shakes. They are conveniently available as shakes and also affordable. Meal replacement shakes not only used for weight loss because recent research has shown that they are rich in protein and should be consumed more. Additionally, this method of supplementation also generates a host of health benefits that can lead to a reduction or even elimination of medication in curing some diseases. They are currently serving as a convenient shortcut to help provide optimally balanced nutrition for the entire family. Another attribute of the soy protein is that it contributes to lower the cholesterol level of the body.
The impact of the menopause can be reduced when you consistently consume the soy protein because it will help to eradicate some of those health concerns attributed to hormone replacement therapy such as breast cancer, heart disease or stroke. However, before you reduce medication for any condition, your medical physician must be consulted.
CARBOHYDRATES
This is considered as the most important component of the macronutrients. More carbohydrates should be proportionately consumed than anything else. Most people have the wrong information about carbohydrate consumption thinking that it is a threat to good health. We want to let you know that the consumption of carbohydrates is not the challenge. Our problem is only caused by the type of carbohydrates we choose to eat. Whenever you want to eat carbohydrates rich food, we suggest you go for dark grain, whole grain bread, rice and pasta.
FATS
The last group of macro-nutrients that is also important is fats. We need to have the right information before consuming fatty foods. Let us be informed that saturated fats: those that solidify at room temperature, should be consumed as minimal as possible because they contribute to Arteriosclerosis, the furring up of arteries, which can increase the chances of cardiovascular diseases. On the other hand, we recommend unsaturated fats. The best are those high in omega-3 fatty acids like flax oil, olive oil and fish oil. The consumption of the above mentioned fatty food should be done with moderation because of their high-calorie count.
In conclusion, we recommend that you should try as much as you can to eat fruit and vegetables because they are equally great for fiber. Our body needs 5 to 11 servings of fruit and vegetables every day. At least, women should have seven servings and men ought to have nine servings and above. Most people find it difficult to eat less than five serving of fruit per day. Therefore, in such cases, appropriate supplements needs to be introduced in their daily diet. However, none of the supplements can truly replace the benefits of eating fruits and vegetables.