The Importance of 6 Essential Nutrients For a Healthy Living (Part 1)

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6 essential nutrients

Types and importance of 6 essential nutrients for healthy living discussed by health experts

The human body is a state-of-the-art machine that is capable of performing multiple complex functions with amazing finesse. For optimal growth and healthy living, the body needs to meet various dietary requirements. These requirements come under the broad category of essential nutrients. Essential nutrients are compounds that are required by the body for growth and for performing multiple functions. Essential nutrients cannot be manufactured by the body itself and have to be met through dietary requirements. 

Essential nutrients are categorized as follows:

  • Macronutrients (protein, carbohydrates, and fats – the primary building blocks and sources of energy)
  • Vitamins, minerals, and water (needed in smaller quantities but important for regulating multiple functions)

Let us take a detailed look at the essential nutrients and the role they play in keeping us healthy and energetic. 

Protein

  • Protein is the major building block of the human body. All cells, tissues, bone, skin, hair, and muscles are made from proteins. Hence, protein can be regarded as the most vital of all nutrients. For an average person, protein contributes to 16% of his body weight. It is needed by the body for growth and development and for healthy sustenance. 

Protein not only builds the body’s muscle mass and infrastructure but also contributes to the development of hormones, antibodies, and other bodily fluids. The basic unit of protein is amino acids. Our body is made of 21 amino acids out of which we can synthesize 11 amino acids. The remaining nine amino acids have to be sourced from different protein-rich foods such as:

  • Meat
  • Fish 
  • Eggs
  • Pulses
  • Soy
  • Nuts

Protein is not the primary source of energy for the body. It is used as an energy source in extreme cases when the stored deposits of fat have been consumed by the body. 

Carbohydrates

  • Carbohydrates get a lot of heat for being unhealthy and contributing to weight gain. The truth is that carbohydrates are the primary source of energy for the body and are needed in optimal quantities to perform multiple activities and tasks. They give humans the energy to undertake all meticulous tasks such as performing mathematical calculations and also to perform physically demanding tasks such as carrying heavy loads. 

Carbohydrates should be consumed in moderate quantities. Foods with a low glycemic index don’t increase the blood sugar level and are slowly assimilated into the body. The healthiest sources of carbohydrates are fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy products. 

Fats

  • Fats are another important component of our dietary requirements. Fats are high in calories so they often get a bad reputation. But their moderate consumption is necessary for a healthy life and body. Fats perform multiple important body functions such as vitamin and mineral absorption, blood clotting, and promoting muscle movement. 

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 25 – 30 percent of your daily dietary requirements should be met through fats. The healthiest sources of fats include avocado, nuts, seeds, fish, and vegetable oils like coconut oil. 

  • Optimal levels of fat balance blood sugar and prevent the body from developing heart diseases and type 2 diabetes. They improve cognitive functions and lower the risk of arthritis, Alzheimer’s disease, and cancer. 

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