The final part of this basic nutrition series we are going to take a look at micro-nutrients and water.
Micro-nutrients:
Micro-nutrients are needed by the body in very small amounts nevertheless essential. Any lack or excess can cause an improper functioning of related systems in the body. Micro nutrients have two categories:
1) Vitamins - There are two types again here and they are water soluble and fat soluble.
2) Minerals
No, I'm not talking about unnecessary tablets and pills here. As mentioned earlier, these are necessary for the effective working of the body. They can be got from normal food sources especially fruits and veges and of course in some traces meats, dairy products and grains. They also interact with each other and help in the proper synthesis of macro-nutrients, nervous system function, hormonal functions. etc.
Water:
The human body is over 70% water which shows its vital to survival. Proper intake of water per day is necessary per day for proper functioning of the body. At least 3-4 liters should be taken in each day. Just the right balance of enough water helps in relieving a lot of problems like headaches, constipation, tiredness, cramps.
Supplementation:
Supplementation is the insurance policy to make sure you are getting the right amounts of nutrients for the body. This is necessary because of food quality being affected because of modern farming practices, processed foods, overcooking or sometimes the quality of the source itself is in question. You want to make sure you have all your bases covered.
Summary:
A proper mix of all these macro and micro nutrients is what adds up to a balanced diet. A word about balanced diet - what is a balanced diet for one individual might not be a balanced diet for another. Eat well, drink the necessary amount of water and supplement your diet as you need to. Remember nutrition is a vital key to having a healthy and fit lifestyle.
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