The Most Essential Nutrient
Fats
Functins of Fats
- Energy source
- Help in forming structural material of cells and tissues such as the cell membrane
- Carry The fats souble vitamins A, D, E and K into the body and help in the absorption of these vitamins in the intestines.
Cheese
Cheese contains the goodness of a number of essential nutrients, including protein, calcium, zinc, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin A, vitamin B2 (riboflavin) and vitamin B12.
(http://www.cheesematters.com.au/all-about-cheese/cheese-and-nutrition/)
Fish
provides the body with many essential nutrients which keep us running smoothly, including iodine, selenium, zinc and potassium.
(http://www.seafish.org/eating-seafood/seafood-for-health/health-benefits)
Eggs
Eggs are also a rich source of vitamins, including A, E and K and a range of B vitamins such as B12 (energy), riboflavin and folic acid. Eggs also contain all eight essential amino acids needed for optimal muscle recovery and building valuable minerals like calcium, zinc and iron.
Nuts
contain Omega 3 fatty acids, a category of unsaturated fats which provide energy to the muscles and organs.
Meat (Steak)
fat has 9 calories per gram, this amounts to about 22 grams of daily saturated fat for a 2,000-calorie diet
(http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/meat-food-group-body-4118.html)