Author: Amma

Vitamin A is an essential micronutrient. The human body does not produce it and therefore it must be included in our diet. Also, vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin which…

MicronotrientsIf you want to maintain your brain, bones, muscles, skin, nerves, blood circulation and immune system in good functioning order, you have to take enough Macronutrients and Micronutrients from a…

The importance of specific kinds of FatsIn the previous part, we have classified the various types of lipids and clarified how different they are. In this part, we are going…

Types of FatsWhen people talk about fat, most of them tend to associate it with the layer of fat underneath our skin. They would also refer to its role in…

The role of CarbohydratesOur body prefers to use Glucose as fuel source, on the contrary of protein or fat. We need glucose for some actions, and for sure the amount…

Types of CarbohydratesCarbohydrates could be divided into two groups: Simple carbohydrates and complex carbohydrates. Simple carbohydrates which are called mono-saccharides while the complex ones depending on their length. If the…