The 5 Nutrients
These nutrients are sources for energy in the human body and can be found in bread, rice, and potatoes.
What are carbohydrates?
This is one superfood that contains a lot of nutrients needed to sustain the brain.
What is a walnut?
This food contains a lot of the chemicals and nutrients needed to sustain the function of the stomach.
What is ginger?
This is one superfood that contains a lot of nutrients needed for the structure and function of your bones.
What is celery?
These nutrients keep stable energy levels in your body and can be found in ghee, butter, cheese, and avocados.
What are fats?
This is one superfood that contains a lot of nutrients needed to sustain the spine (spinal fluid).
What are coconuts or what is coconut water?
This superfood contains a lot of the nutrients that are needed to support the function of the kidneys.
What are (kidney) beans?
This is a food that contains a lot of the nutrients and proteins needed to sustain and support the function of the eyes.
What are carrots?
This nutrient helps with feeling satisfied after a meal and fuel our muscles. They can be found in lentils, red meat, eggs, and milk?
What is protein?
The function of this set of chemicals is to improve nerve function and muscle health. They are found in some energy drinks and advertised in some brands of "extra thirst - quenching water."
What are electrolytes?
The function of this group of chemicals is to keep the different concentrations or levels of certain chemicals within our bodies under control.
What are antioxidants?
This chemical is vital for bone density and strength.
What is calcium?
This nutrient helps to enable our bodies to function well and it can be found in lots of fruits and vegetables.
What are vitamins?
The function of this essential nutrient chemical is to regulate sleep cycles, which is crucial for cognitive function and overall brain health. (This can be derived from walnuts and other nuts)
What is melatonin?
The function of this chemical is to greatly aid in red - blood cell production from the kidneys, which helps to transport oxygen to them.
What is iron?
What is lutein?
This nutrient helps in making you feel full after eating and can be found in quinoa, oats, and nuts or seeds.
What is fiber?
The function of this chemical is to produce and repair DNA and RNA in the brain, reducing the risk of brain dysfunction. (This can be derived from walnuts and other nuts)
What is Folic Acid (Vitamin B9)?
The function of this chemical is to reduce inflammation in the stomach lining and to promote digestive health with its anti - inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It is a key chemical in ginger.
What is gingerol?
The function of this vitamin is to aid in the production of collagen, which helps to bind bone cells together and generate the structure of the bones.
What is Vitamin C?