Your diet is simply what you eat. A good diet will include the correct amounts of protein, carbohydrates, fats, minerals, vitamins, fiber and even water. The 3 macronutrients include carbohydrates, fats and proteins, which are nutrients that provide calories or fuel for energy in the form of glucose. Carbohydrates are found in foods like bread, potatoes and rice, while fats are found in foods such as meat, cheese and cooking oils. Lastly, protein in the diet comes from meat, eggs, cheese, yogurt, cereals, nuts, seeds and beans.
