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Are Business Travels Nutrient Deficient
People of all ages live such hectic lifestyles, that eating nutritious meals is seen as something of a luxury to. However, this healthy eating dilemma is greater for the typical business traveler.
The second biggest source of unhealthy food for a typical business traveler is at the airport. They offer travelers a selection of [...]
What Are Carbohydrates, Fats And Proteins
Carbohydrates are made up of carbon and water. Atoms of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen form carbohydrate compounds such as sugar and starch. There are five types of carbohydrate sugars: glucose, fructose, sucrose, maltose and lactose.
Carbohydrates are the body’s preferred way of getting energy and in fact your brain needs a constant supply of carbohydrates.
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How Does Our Body Use Food For Nutrients
When a person eats food, the process of how the body gets its nutrients is called digestion. This breaks food down into its respective nutrients.
Carbohydrates get broken down into single units of sugars, protein into amino acids and fats into fatty acids. This process of receiving nutrients actually starts when you chew the food. [...]