Role and Importance of Carbohydrate, Protein and Fat in Diet
Food is a prime need of life. You consume food in order to keep your body active and healthy. The foods you consume not only supply energy to your body but also revitalize and rejuvenate the organs, tissues and cells of the body. You must eat food which is suitable and congenial to your body. You must consume proper food with proper nutrition like vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates and proteins. In this article, we will focus on the role and importance of carbohydrate, protein and fat in our diet. In order to be healthy and happy in your life, you must consume food with fat, proteins, carbohydrate, vitamins and minerals.
Carbohydrates
The carbohydrate supplies energy to the body. The carbohydrates are present in all food grains, cereals, polished rice and white sugar. When you polish the rice, the aneurine hydrochloride is lost. You must avoid processed and fast foods as they are not easily digestible. Some of the major sources of carbohydrates are fruits, milk, whole grains, potatoes, etc.
Proteins
Proteins are necessary for your body’s growth, development and revitalizing and rejuvenation and reconstruction of body. Some amino acids are produced in the body and some are to be taken through food such as pulses. Some of the major sources of proteins are egg whites, chicken and turkey, fish etc.
Fat
Fat gives energy to your body. Vegetable fats are more easily digested than animal fats like, milk, ghee and meat. Animal fats contain saturated fats which increase cholesterol as a result, the cholesterol will be accumulated inside arteries and they become narrow and hard. This makes the blood to flow in the arteries with great difficulty and indirectly it puts pressure on heart and less supply of blood to coronary arteries leading to heart attack. Hypertension is also produced so, it is wise to consume vegetables oils which contain unsaturated fats which are good to body, to heart and vessels e.g., ground nut oil, sunflower oil, etc.
So it is very essential that your food contain a proper amount of fat, proteins and carbohydrate in your diet.
Disclaimer: This article is not meant to provide health advice and is for general information only. Always seek the insights of a qualified health professional before embarking on any health program.
