When many people think of malnutrition their minds immediately spring to what is known as Protein-Energy Malnutrition (PEM). PEM nutrition is essentially the term used to refer to when one has an insufficient calorie intake due to a lack of food, and is essentially hunger based malnutrition. It is easy to see why PEM receives… Continue reading What Is Micronutrient Malnutrition and Why Does It Matter?
Category: Nutrition
The focus of the Amira Foundation is to equip people with the knowledge and skills needed to make healthier eating choices. To get you started on the road to nutrition awareness we have created this section of the website to guide you through the basics of nutrition, to help you lead a healthy life.
Macronutrients
Macronutrients: The Building Blocks of a Healthy Lifestyle Macronutrients are the nutrients that provide our bodies with calories and energy. Macronutrients need to be consumed in large amounts as they give us the main nutrients that our bodies need for growth, metabolism and other essential bodily functions.
Proteins
Proteins are large molecules which consist of the amino acids essential for our bodies to function properly. Protein consumption is essential for the human body and plays a vital role in the building and maintenance of our muscles, organs and other key tissues.
Fats
Fats are foods that contain fatty acids and are necessary for several metabolic and structural functions. Fat has a bad reputation but there are, in fact, good fats which the body needs to function, as well as bad fats which should be avoided as much as possible. Good Fats [one_half extra=”nutritioncols” anim=”bounceInLeft”] Monounsaturated Fats Eating… Continue reading Fats
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates are foods that contain the sugars that break down in our bodies to create glucose. Once broken down, glucose is moved around our bodies through our blood stream and provides essential energy to our brains, muscles and other essential organs. [one_half extra=”nutritioncols” anim=”bounceInLeft”] Good Sources of Carbohydrates Basmati Rice Brown Rice Chia Fruit Lentils… Continue reading Carbohydrates
Basmati Rice: Key To A Healthy Lifestyle
Basmati rice is something that we are naturally passionate about at the Amira Group. As well as being one of the most delicious and luxurious varieties of rice money can buy, it is also an incredibly healthy food option.
Health benefits of Rice
As well being a delicious and incredibly versatile dish, rice also boasts numerous health benefits. Found out how rice plays its part in a healthy lifestyle through the info graphic below.
What do you know about rice?
Over half of the world’s population enjoy rice as the main staple food of their diet, but how much do you really know about the rice you are eating. Check out the below infographic to learn more about one of the world’s favourite foods.