Protein contain carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, sulphur and mineral salts. They are found in milk, egg, butter, curd, maize, wheat, meat, fish, soyabean, peas, pulses, cheese, carrot, almonds, cabbage etc. Proteins increase mental energy. They help to produce digestive juices. They form the new tissues and repair the worn out ones. They produce immunity in the body to fight against diseases. Protein is very essential for children, pregnant ladies and the feeding mothers.
Carbohydrates are carbon compounds of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. A healthy person needs 500 g carbohydrates daily. Carbohydrates give heat and energy to the body, maintain body temperature and help in building the muscles. They are found in rice, wheat, maize, barley, potatoes, turnip, carrot, peas, arrowroot, yam, arabi etc. and also sago, jowar, bajra, almond, cashewnut, mango, banana, sugarcane, dates etc.
