Healthy eating does not mean abstaining from the foods and drinks that we like the most. What is necessary, is that it is correct and balanced, having the right amount of the following food groups:
Cereals, roots, tubers, bananas and derivatives:from these we obtain the greatest amount of energy that the organism uses to perform all its functions, such as breathing, moving, growing and repairing tissues. In addition, whole grains provide fiber that helps the proper functioning of the digestive system.
Life in harmony - ToshFruits and vegetables:They provide nutrients that regulate the proper functioning of the body such as vitamins, minerals, water and fiber. Vitamins regulate basic life processes, such as the growth and conservation of tissues. Minerals help maintain healthy teeth and bones, participate in the regulation of muscle contraction and the transport of oxygen through the blood. On the other hand, water is essential to regulate the vital functions of the body.
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Milk and dairy products:They provide essential elements for the growth and development of the body, such as proteins of high biological value, vitamins and minerals. This group represents the largest source of calcium, a nutrient necessary for the formation of bones and teeth.
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Meats, eggs and legumes:They provide proteins, vitamins and minerals. Meat, poultry and fish are the best source of animal protein and minerals such as iron and zinc.
The egg is an excellent source of proteins of high biological value. For its part, legumes such as beans, lentils and chickpeas, combined with cereals, have a protein contribution similar to meat.
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Fat:They are essential in the absorption of vitamins such as A, D, E and K, essential for the body, and are an important source of energy.
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Sugars:they are basically a source of energy of rapid use, therefore, it is necessary to moderate their consumption.
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Now that you know the benefits of different food groups, encourage yourself to innovate in your food. Remember that TOSH has different ingredients that help you maintain your balanced diet, giving you the benefits of different food groups.