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How Food Affects Your Body

It is interesting to know how food affects your body. Read on to know what nutrients do for your body...

The food you eat contains various nutrients. Each nutrient affects your body in a different way. Soon after you eat the food, it undergoes certain digestive processes.

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It is interesting to know how the food you eat contributes to various aspects of your health. Also, you can consciously choose healthy foods and calibrate your health well if you know more about the effects of food you eat.

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So, here is how some foods affect your body...

Protein

Protein

The protein in your food turns into building blocks of your muscle tissues.

Carbs

Carbs

Carbs surely give you energy but excess sugar may turn into belly fat. Therefore, choosing whole grains is better and avoiding all kinds of sweets is advisable.

Vitamins

Vitamins

The vitamins and minerals in fruits and vegetables help maintain your overall health and several bodily functions.

Healthy Fats

Healthy Fats

Nuts and fish contain healthy fats. Your body needs good cholesterol too.

Junk Food

Junk Food

The problem with junk food is that it contributes empty calories that add to your belly fat.

Story first published: Friday, December 23, 2016, 10:00 [IST]