Tips
By: Ana Carla Portella
FATS:
They also provide a great deal of energy, but their main functions are: to help absorb fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E and K), provide satiety to the body, produce hormones, protect and isolate organs and tissues.
There are two types of fats: saturated fats, which are found in animal products (meat, butter, cream, curd) or solid vegetable origin (hydrogenated vegetable fat, for example, in ice creams, filled biscuits, cakes, Snacks, chips, popcorn – this is bad for health and should be avoided); And the unsaturated ones, which are healthier and are found in liquid form like canola, soy, olive, corn, and sunflower oils.
VITAMINS AND MINERALS:
They are the regulating elements, important for participating in intestinal functioning, digestion, blood circulation and immune system (defense against diseases). They are necessary for normal growth and maintenance of life.
Vitamins and minerals are obtained through the daily intake of a variety of fruits, vegetables and vegetables. If the athlete has problems with the intake of fruits and vegetables, he will have problems with the adequate supply of vitamins and minerals. The ideal is to select at least 3 different colors of salad (ex: carrot orange, tomato red, lettuce green).
