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Some Essential Nutrients in Brief

Water Water is a major component of the body's composition, making up 50-70% of our body weight. We do not store water well, therefore we need to consume it daily. Water plays many roles in the body-it helps maintain body temperature, helps with removal of body wastes, serves as a lubricant, and it is a great medium for chemical reactions to take place....

Vegetarian - Grains Galore

Fields of grain IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR HIGH-ENERGY AND LOW-FAT MEAL ADDITIONS, LOOK NO FURTHER THAN THE BULK GRAIN BINS AT YOUR SUPERMARKET. On the nutritional front, grains offer a impressive mix of complex carbohydrates, fiber, and vitamins for a balanced, low-fat, heart-healthy diet. When you combine grains with beans, legumes, and nuts, the complete dish often...

High fiber, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants content of breakfast cereals are heart healthy

Any breakfast is better than no breakfast, but try not to have doughnuts or pastries all the time. They're high in calories, sugar, and fat. They also don't contain the nutrients a kid really needs. And if you have a doughnut for breakfast, you won't feel full for long.Foods made from grains are an important part of a healthy diet.From breads to cereals and from rice...