Nutrition Basics

The first step toward eating healthy starts with the basics: nutrition.

Stop by for some quick tips on having a balanced diet and meeting all your nutritional needs.

Think about the Food Pyramid as your ideal grocery list.

Every recommended serving for meals and drinks brings you one step closer towards a more nutritional diet.

Macronutrients act as categories for the types of food you eat. The main 3 you may have heard of are carbohydrates, fat, and protein.

To learn more about how these nutrients benefit your body, click the link below.

Micronutrients play a vital role in making sure your body functions properly. The most common are vitamins such as iron, vitamin D and zinc.

To learn what micronutrients are best for you and your family, read more in the link below.

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