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Carbohydrates: is fuel for the body and brain. Your digestive system changes carbohydrates into glucose

• Bread
• Rice
• Cereal

We can divide carbohydrates into two groups

Simple carbohydrates: this include sugars found naturally in foods such as fruits, vegetables and milk
Complex carbohydrates: complex carbs include whole grain breads and cereals, starchy vegetables and
legumes, these are usually good sources of fiber

Fats:

There are two types of fat:

Unsaturated fats: unsaturated fats are the good fats they include polyunsaturated fatty acids and
monounsaturated fats. These fats when eating in moderation can help lower cholesterol levels and can
reduce the risk of a heart disease

Monounsaturated fats

● Olive oil
● Peanuts
● Canola oil
● Avocado
● Nuts
● Pumpkin seeds and sesame seeds

Polyunsaturated

● Sunflower
● Corn
● Flaxseed oil
● Fish
● Walnuts
● Flax seeds

Saturated fats: Saturated fats and trans-fat are “bad” fats found in high amounts in butter, cream, milk
and meat. They are usually more solid at room temperature.

Too much of these can lead to heart disease