Why we should pay attention to food groups

Rice and alternatives: Provide Complex Carbohydrates (starches), which provide us with energy, vitamins, minerals and fibre.

I require carbohydrates because I play tennis thrice a week, and thus I need a larger amount of energy to fuel my body.

Fruits and Vegetables: Provide you with fibre, minerals, vitamins. They also bring benefits such as lessening the risk of cancer and heart disease.

I might have a higher risk of getting diabetes, as it runs in my mother's side of the family. Instead of eating sweets and desserts, I can substitute them with fruits, which taste as good but are extremely healthy, and have no negative effects on the body.

I intend to come up with a healthy dessert solely based on fruits.

Meat and alternatives: Meat provides protein, B vitamins, Iron and Zinc. Milk is also extremely important as we need calcium, which helps us build strong bones and teeth.

As I have a very active lifestyle I need calcium to strengthen my bones. The protein found in meat will help repair my body after vigorous exercise/injuries too.

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