Food is any material consumed to supply nutrition to an organisms. Generally, food is of animal, plant or fungi origin, and often contains necessary nutrients, including proteins, vitamins, carbohydrates, fat, or minerals. The nutritional value of food is determined by the proportions of the different kinds of food in comparison with the proportions available to the organisms in their natural surroundings.
Fruits and vegetables are usually the richest in nutrients. Because of this, they should be the main source of your food supply if you are living in a tropic region. In addition to fruits and vegetables, beans and legumes also provide food that provides all the essential nutrients required by the body. These foods include peas, corn, peas and other bean products; onions; carrots; potatoes; yams; beans; and corn. Legumes, peas and corn are rich in protein, iron, zinc, copper, folic acid, vitamin C, Vitamin B-12 and fiber.
If you eat meat, make sure you eat enough fish so that your diet provides all the nutrients that you need to stay healthy and strong. Eat plenty of nuts and seeds, because these contain vitamins A, E and B-6. As you see food is important not only for its nutritional values but also for its taste and aroma. The smell of food speaks much about its nutritional value and therefore it is advisable to choose food that pleases your senses. The nutrients in food help you to remain energetic throughout the day. Thus if you feel tired, do not eat more, just eat a little bit less.
