God supplies what our bodies need
Carbohydrates
deliever vitamins, minerals, and fiber; primary source of energy; provides fiber->essential for digestion
20-30 grams of fiber
Whole grains, vegetables, fruit and beans
Fats
carries vitamins A,D,E,K into blood; serve as sources of linoleic acid->essential fatty acid not made in body, but essential for growth and healthy skin; protect organs, and insulate against heat and cold extremes
66-84g of fat
Liquid plant oils, fatty fish, walnuts
Proteins
build,maintain, and repair body tissue; contains amino acids essential for body
46-50g of protein
Vegetable sources of protein (beans,nuts,whole grains)
Best animal protein (fish, poultry)
Vitamins
regulate many vital body processes, including the digestion, absorption, and metabolism of nutrients
Not too much, Balanced intake
Carrots, spinach, citrus fruit, avocado, brocoli
Minerals
act as a catalyst; regulate many vital body processes; essential for hemoglobin in blood (carries oxygen)
Different for each mineral
Dairy, green vegetables, canned salmon, beans, lean meat
Water
regulator-vital for body function; carries nutrients to and transports waste from cells , mainly through the plasma of blood; Lubricates joints and mucous membranes; enables swallowing and digesting of foods, absorbs and eliminates waste; water helps body cool down through perspiration
10 cups of water (2.4 liters)
Water, Fruits, juices, vegetables, milk products
Some lines to guide you on nutrition
1. Eat from all categories of nutrients even if you are running late to speak at a conference.
2. Balance out what you are eating even if all you want to eat is that really tasty-looking meat dish the tribe chief is offering you
3. Eat a lot of vegetables, legumes, and fruits even if that meat dish seems good enough for you.
4. Eat a lot of cereals, preferably wholegrain to give your tongue a different texture and flavor to go with the meat dish. Also to help your bod'y digestive system.
5. Include lean meat, fish, chicken, or other alternatives like artichokes, broccoli, soymilk that are good sources of iron, which gives you an excuse to dig into that meat dish.
6. Eat dairy products or other alternatives which will give your body calcium so you’ll be big and strong enough to preach the Gospel! Amen!
7. Drink a lot of water which helps transport and clean our bodies of waste just like how God cleanses and forgives us of our sins.
8. Limit unhealthy fats and total fat intake which gives you an excuse to not eat that greasy, slimy bug dish the tribe chief is offering you saying it is a signature dish of their tribe
9. Choose foods low in salt even though you are the salt of the earth. (Matthew 5:13)
10. Do not eat so much sugar and foods containing added sugars even though God has given you a sweet tooth.
what foods are essential for life? why are they essential? how much is needed daily? what are some excellent food sources?
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