Nutrients

Today, more and more people are aware of the importance of proper nutrition for their health and well-being. We know that our diet should be rich in a variety of nutrients (nutrients). However, in our society we often ignore the importance of this aspect and prefer to eat foods rich in sugar, fat and cholesterol. In this article, we will explain the importance of each nutrient and how they affect our body.

**Protein:** Protein is an important nutritional component that is made up of amino acids and plays a key role in the formation of muscles, skin, hair and nails, and also helps maintain the health of the body. Protein products contain several dozen types of amino acids, some of which cannot be synthesized by the body. Many people do not get enough protein in their diet due to a lack of protein foods in their diet. Therefore, it is important to eat protein foods that contain essential amino acids, such as animal proteins (meat, fish, eggs, milk) and plant proteins (legumes, nuts, seeds).

**Fats:** Fats are nutrients that our bodies need to carry out many biological functions, including temperature regulation, hormone transport, and sex hormone production. Fatty acids found in food help us absorb fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K and maintain normal skin and digestive health. A common misconception is that fats are bad for our health, when in fact we need to eat small amounts of fatty foods that help us maintain a healthy circulatory system, protect the walls of blood vessels, regulate hormone levels in our body and prevent the development of heart and vascular diseases. Fat, however, is a fairly complex nutrient form used in cooking, so it is important to choose the right types of fats based on what nutrients our bodies require.