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For the best body function you must eat the right combination of nutrients. One of the most important of these, different to some popular diets, is carbohydrates. The  

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For the best body function you must eat the right combination of nutrients. One of the most important of these, different to some popular diets, is carbohydrates. They are used to make glucose which can be used now or kept to use later. Carbohydrates are put into two categories, simple and difficult. Sugars fall into the simple category, while starches and fibers are difficult carbohydrates. Protein is another important nutrient for your body; they help your body make and repair muscle. They also function in the making of hormones. The two main protein sources are animal and vegetable. Your body must have a level of fat going in! Fats are classified in two categories, saturated and unsaturated. Saturated fat is bad and puts you at risk of health problems. Unsaturated fat is healthier, but if it is 'refined', it can become saturated fat. Vitamins are on the list of required nutrients as...

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