Food and Health

the foods in this group are excellent sources of calcium, which is essential for strong and healthy bones. Not many other foods in our diet contain as much calcium as these foods.

always choose wholegrain and/or high fibre varieties of bread, cereals, rice, pasta, noodles, etc.

fish, eggs, tofu, nuts and seeds and legumes/beans. 

Protein also builds, maintains, and repairs the tissues in our body. Muscles and organs (such as your heart) are primarily made of protein.

They provide vitamins, minerals, dietary fibre and phytonutrients (nutrients naturally present in plants) to help your body stay healthy.