Diet plays important role of your health.You have plan your diet to include all the important food groups in your diet.To day I am sharing most important food groups and their nutritional values.
Researches proved the a diet which contains liberal quantities of Food group seeds and grains,food groups vegetables and fruits would provide adequate amounts of all the essential nutrients.These foods have,therefore,been aptly called basic food groups and the diet containing these food groups as optimum diet for vigour and vitality.
Food Groups seeds and grains:
These are the most important and the most potent of all foods and contains all the important nutrients needed for human growth.These food group contains the germ,the reproductive power which is vital importance for the lives of human beings and their health.All the essential unsaturated fatty acids are available in plenty in these foods.
Vegetables :
They are extremely rich sources of minerals,enzymes and vitamins,There are different kinds of vegetables .They may be edible roots,stems,leaves,fruits,and seeds.Each group contributes to the diet in its own way.Fleshy roots have high energy value and good sources of vitamin B.Seeds are relatively high in carbohydrates and proteins and yellow ones are rich in Vitamin A.Leaves,stems and fruits are excellent sources of minerals,vitamins,water and roughage.
Fruits:
like vegetables,fruits are an excellent source of minerals,vitamins and enzymes.They are easily digested and exercise a cleansing effect on the blood and digestive tract.They contain high alkalising properties,high percentage of water and low percentage of proteins and fats.Their organic acid and high sugar content have immediate refreshing effects Apart from seasonal fresh fruits,dry fruits,such as raisins prunes and figs are also beneficial.
These are the basic food groups there are dairy and other food groups we will discus it in coming posts.
