They provide the body with fuel. The body breaks them down into sugar (glucose) which either provides immediate energy or gets stored for later use. You can find them in starchy foods like grain products (such as bread, cereal, and pasta), potatoes, and rice. Fruits, vegetables, and dairy products also provide them.

They provide the body with amino acids, which are the building blocks for muscle and other important structures such as the brain, nervous system, blood, skin, and hair. All animal foods are primarily sources of them including beef, lamb, pork, chicken and fish. Some plant-based sources include legumes, quinoa, soy and soy products such as tofu, lentils and even rice.

They provide us with sustainable, long-lasting energy. They are what help us to avoid excessive hunger, blood sugar spikes and drops and fatigue due to hunger. There are different types that can be part of your daily diet: saturated (mostly from meat and dairy sources), unsaturated (from plant-sources like nuts, sedes, plant-based oils, such as olive oil, fatty seafood and avocado) and trans (from processed foods like crackers, cookies, cakes, and other baked goods).

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