Tag: Dietary building blocks

The "Go, Grow, and Glow" system is an easy way to understand basic nutrition, especially for children. Grow foods, specifically, are the body-building blocks that provide the essential nutrients needed to construct and repair tissues, from muscles and bones to organs and blood cells.

Macronutrients are the essential building blocks of our diet, yet their distinctions can often be confusing. Approximately 45-65% of an adult's daily calories should come from carbohydrates, but a common point of confusion for many is whether carbohydrates include lipids, or fats. This article provides a clear, science-based explanation to settle the matter.