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Importance of nutrients

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Importance of Nutrients Brought to  U.... http://successgain.us     and       http://successgain.info Importance Of Proteins Much of the body's structure is made up of proteins. The typical 80 Kg. man is composed of about 50 Kg. of water, 15 Kgs.of protein, 12 Kgs. of fat, 2.5 Kgs. of minerals, 500 gms.of carbohydrates and less than 30 gms. of vitamins. Since the muscles, heart, brain, lungs etc. are made up largely of proteins which are in constant need of replacement, protein power and the importance of protein foods are obvious. Protein is the basic chemical unit of the living cell, essential for their nutrition, growth and repair, and to provide heat and energy. Importance of Carbohydrates Carbohydrates contain the important vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients that are essential to our health and that help prevent heart disease and cancer. Unrefined carbohydrates are good one found in whole, natural foods, such as whole grains, legumes, rice, and star

Nutrients Guide

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Nutrients guide Brought to U.... http://successgain.us    and     http://successgain.info Nutrient Guide NUTRIENTS THEIR FUNCTIONS Carbohydrates are the most important nutrients used by your working muscles. Protein contains amino acids - the building blocks - that your body uses to build and maintain muscles, bone, skin, blood and other organs. Fat is the chief storage system of energy. Vitamins help promote and regulate bodily processes and chemical reactions. Minerals enable enzymes to function. Water enables chemical reactions to take place.

Why we need vitamins?

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Why we need vitamins? Brought to U.... http://successgain.us    and     http://successgain.info Why We Need Vitamins? Have you ever tried to find out the root cause of problems instead of running to a doctor every time you suffer? If No, then you must know that you are running through vitamin deficiency problem. So as you know that prevention is better than cure, it's better to intake proper vitamins in right time to check the problem from growing gruesome. First of all vitamin is that component of a balanced diet which the human body generally cannot manufacture on its own. So you must consume vitamin directly in the form of food or through supplements as tonic or pills. The whole process of assimilation of vitamins depends on ingestion of food. Once you have it as a part of your meal, say for tomatoes, lemon, spinach and other stuffs, it is more helpful. Moreover you don't feel that you are a patient and need to have medicines for cure. But if the deficit

Essential Nutrients

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Essential Nutrients Brought to U...... http://successgain.us         and     http://successgain.info The nutrients known to be essential for human beings are proteins, carbohydrates, fats and oils, minerals, vitamins, and water. Most essential nutrients are needed only in small quantities, and are stored and reused by the body. As a result, unlike absence of air or water for humans, absence of essential nutrients usually leads only gradually to the development of a deficiency disease. The Three Major Functions of Nutrients 1. Provide Energy Carbohydrates Proteins Lipids (fats and oils) 2. Promote Growth and Development Proteins Lipids Vitamins Minerals Water 3. Regulate Body Functions Proteins Lipids Vitamins Minerals Water

Energy in Fruits

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Energy in Fruits Brought to U.... http://successgain.us      and     http://successgain.info FRUITS Energy (KCal) Protein (g) Carbohydrate (g) Fat (g) Calcium (mg) Iron (mg) All values are per 100 g of edible portions. Amla 58 0.5 13.7 0.1 50 1.2 Apple 59 0.2 13.4 0.5 10 0.66 Apricot (fresh) 53 1 11.6 0.3 20 2.2 Apricot (dry)

Energy in Vegetables

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Energy in Vegetables Brought to U... http://successgain.us   and   http://successgain.info OTHER VEGETABLES Energy (KCal) Protein (g) Carbohydrate (g) Fat (g) Calcium (mg) Iron (mg) All values are per 100 g of edible portions. Ash gourd (Petha) 10 0.4 1.9 0.1 30 0.8 Beans 158 7.4 29.8 1 50 2.6 Bitter gourd (Karela) 25 1.6 4.2 0.2 20 0.61

Energy in Pulses

Energy in Pulses Brought to U... http://successgain.us http://successsgain.info PULSES (DALS) Energy (KCal) Protein (g) Carbohydrate (g) Fat (g) Calcium (mg) Iron (mg) All values are per 100 g of edible portions. Channa 360 17.1 60.9 5.3 202 4.6 Channa dal 372 20.8 59.8 5.6 56 5.3 Kala channa (roasted) 369 22.5 58.1 5.2 58 9.5.6 Urad da

Energy in General Grains

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Energy in General Grains Brought to U .... http://successgain.us      and     http://successgain.info CEREALS Energy (KCal) Protein (g) Carbohydrate (g) Fat (g) Calcium (mg) Iron (mg) All values are per 100 g of edible portions. Bajra 361 11.6 67.5 5 42 8 Barley 336 11.5 69.6 1.3 26 1.67 Jowar 331 12.3 60.9 1.9 25 4.1 Maize (dry) 342 11.1 66 3.6 10 2.3 Maize (tender) 125 4.7 24.6 0.8 9 1.1 Rice 345 6.8 78.2 0.5 10 3.2 Rice flakes 346 6.6 77.3 1.2 20 20 Rice (puffed) 325 7.5 73.6 0.1 23 6.6 Wheat flour 341 12.1 69.4 1.7 48 4.9 Wheat flour Refined (Maida) 348 11 73.9 0.9 23 2.7 Semolina (Suji) 348 10.4 74.8 0.8 16 1.6 Vermicelli (Sewia) 352 8.8 78.3 0.4 22 2 Brown bread 245 7.8 51.9 0.7 18 2.2

Energy in Leafy Vegetables

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Energy in Leafy Vegetables  Brought to U..... http://successgain.us   and     http://successgain.info LEAFY VEGETABLES Energy (KCal) Protein (g) Carbohydrate (g) Fat (g) Calcium (mg) Iron (mg) All values are per 100 g of edible portions. Bathua 30 3.7 2.9 0.4 150 4.2 Cabbage 27 1.8 4.6 0.1 39 0.8 Celery leaves 37 6.3 1.6 0.6 230 6.3 Colocasia leaves (Arvi leaves) 56 3.9 6.8 1.5 460 0.98 Coriander leaves (Dhania) 44 3.3 6.3 0.6 184 1.42 Fenugreek leaves (Methi) 49 4.4 6 0.9 395 1.93 Lettuce 21 2.1 2.5 0.3 50 2.4 Mustard leaves (Sarso ka saag) 34 4 3.2 0.6 155 16.3 Radish leaves 28 3.8 2.4 0.4 265 0.09 Spinach (Palak) 26 2 2.9 0.7 73 1.14