O MeA e tAtAU OnA e IlOA - Australian Diabetes Council
O MeA e tAtAU OnA e IlOA - Australian Diabetes Council
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What’s in food? - continued<br />
Protein<br />
Protein is essential to your body everyday to repair old or damaged parts. Most people living<br />
in Australia already eat enough protein and do not need to eat more.<br />
Choose protein foods that are also low in fat. Foods that are a good source of low fat protein<br />
are lean meat, poultry without the skin, fish and seafood, eggs, low fat dairy products,<br />
unsalted nuts, legumes (dried beans, dried peas and lentils) and soy products such as tofu.<br />
Speak to your dietitian if you are not sure if you are eating enough protein.<br />
Vitamins and minerals<br />
Vitamins and minerals are important for a healthy body. Eating a wide variety of foods from<br />
all five food groups will help you get all the vitamins and minerals your body needs.<br />
The food groups are:<br />
• Breads and cereals<br />
• Vegetables<br />
• Fruit<br />
• Dairy foods<br />
• Meat or meat alternatives (e.g. poultry, seafood, eggs, legumes, nuts and seeds).<br />
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