I’m glad you resonated with this! Anything in particular that caught your attention?

Which nutrient surprised you the most? Keep in mind that poor nutrition can result from both inadequate and excessive levels of nutrient intake. More is never better and there’s no need to fear carbs, fats, or proteins. We all need a specific amount to function the best we can.

5. Minerals: consisting of 15 elements (from the periodic table), also perform particular functions in the human body. 🫘

6. Water: can be provided by food and liquid, adults are about 60-70% water by weight. Water plays a role in energy transformation, excretion of waste, and temp regulation.💧

3. Fats (lipids): made up of various triglycerides, along with oils they are concentrated sources of energy and perform numerous important functions in the body. 🥑

4. Vitamins: 14 specific chemical substances that perform specific functions. Veggies, fruits, and grains are good sources for these. 🍊

5. After your eggs are cooked to your desire, slide them on top of each slice of toast with guacamole.

6. Enjoy your open faced fried egg + guacamole sandwich. ✨

Simple yet delicious! You receive carbs from the bread, protein from the eggs, and some fiber from guacamole. Enjoy! 🥪

2. While eggs are cooking, sprinkle some furikake seasoning on top.

3. While your eggs are cooking, toast your slice bread to your desired level of toastiness (I love my sliced bread with a crunch).

4. After your bread is toasted, spread some guacamole on each slice.

10. There are no “good” or “bad” foods.

These 10 principles act as the foundation for nutrition. Which principle resonated or surprised you?

Stay tuned for more nutrition wisdom. ✨

7. Some groups of people are at higher risk of becoming inadequately nourished than others.

8. Poor nutrition can influence the development of certain chronic diseases.

9. Adequacy, variety, and balance are key characteristics of healthy dietary patterns.

4. Poor nutrition can result from both inadequate and excessive levels of nutrient intake.

5. Humans have adaptive mechanisms for managing fluctuations in food intake.

6. Malnutrition can result from poor diets and from disease states, genetic factors, or combinations of these causes.