Nutrition Blog

[textbox]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 blog to guide you through the basics of nutrition and help you lead a healthy life
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What Is Micronutrient Malnutrition and Why Does It Matter?

When many people think of malnutrition their minds immediately spring to what is known as Protein-Energy Malnutrition (PEM). PEM nutrition ...
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Proteins

Proteins are large molecules which consist of the amino acids essential for our bodies to function properly. Protein consumption is ...
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Fats

Fats are foods that contain fatty acids and are necessary for several metabolic and structural functions. Fat has a bad ...
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Carbohydrates

Carbohydrates are foods that contain the sugars that break down in our bodies to create glucose. Once broken down, glucose ...
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Macronutrients

Macronutrients: The Building Blocks of a Healthy Lifestyle Macronutrients are the nutrients that provide our bodies with calories and energy ...
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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 ...
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Health benefits of Rice

As well being a delicious and incredibly versatile dish, rice also boasts numerous health benefits. Found out how rice plays ...
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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 ...
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