Components of Good Nutrition

We talked about bad nutrition, so it only makes sense that we also identify WHAT IS GOOD NUTRITION?

Good nutrition leads to good health, and may include a diet that contains vitamins, proteins, etc. 

Food items that are good for your health - Good Nutrition are: 

1. All vegetables (Except potatoes and sweet potatoes. They are good but only when consumed in small quantities) 
2. All fruits 
3. Groundnuts
4. Brown rice
5. Wheat
6. Milk
7. Soya beans
8. Eggs 
9. Fish
10. Meat - but not to excess. No more than 8oz per day. (Vitamin B12 is only found in animal sources).

Notice the Food Group Pyramid below. Following the pyramid as a suggestion for improved nutrition and good health, we need to consume more of the foods groups at the base of the pyramid and less of those at the top of the pyramid. Said another way, eat less of the food groups at the top of the pyramid and more as you progress to the bottom of the pyramid.