Nutrition 101

Here you’ll find a series of articles where we cover basic nutrition topics:

1. What is a balanced nutrition?
2. The act of eating
3. Nutrients
   • Macronutrients (Proteins, Carbohydrates and Fats)
   • Micronutrients
     • Vitamins
     • Minerals
   • Water
   • Fiber
   • Other substances in food
4. Food groups
   • Grains / cereals
   • Fruit
   • Vegetables
   • Nuts and seeds
   • Legumes
   • Fish and seafood
   • Meat
   • Eggs
   • Milk and dairy
   • Fats and oils
   • Sweets and desserts
   • Highly processed industrial food (aka junk food) and fast food
   • Alcoholic beverages