Eggs are a very good source of inexpensive, high quality protein. Both the white and yolk of an egg are rich in nutrients - proteins, vitamins and minerals with the yolk also containing cholesterol, fat soluble vitamins and essential fatty acids. Eggs are an important and versatile ingredient for cooking, as their particular chemical make up is literally the glue of many important baking reactions. since the domestication of the chicken, people have been enjoying and nourishing themselves with eggs. As a long time symbol of fertility and rebirth the egg has taken its place in religious as well as culinary history. In Christianity, the symbol of the decorated egg has become synonymous with Easter. There are lots of different types of egg available, the most commonly raised are chicken, while more gourmet choices include duck, goose and quail eggs.

The term cereal is a derivative from Latin word 'cerealis' meaning 'grain' which is botanically, a type of fruit called a caryopsis, composed of the endosperm, germ, and bran. The cereals are annual common grass members of the grass family (a monocot family Poaceae, also known as Gramineae), which usually have long, thin stalks such as wheat, rice, maize, sorghum, millet, barley and rye, whose starchy grains are used as food. The term cereal is not limited to these grains, but, also refers to foodstuff prepared from the starchy grains of cereal like flours, bread and pasta.Cereals in their natural form (as whole grain) are rich source of vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, fats, oils and protein. Also, such cereals are chosen for consumption and they have the higher fiber which is an important nutrient that helps to prevent weight gain and heart disease.

Fruits and vegetables should be an important part of your daily diet. They are naturally good and contain vitamins and minerals that can help to keep your healthy. They can also help protect against some diseases. Most Ghanaians will benefit from eating more fruit and vegetables as part of well- balanced regular diet and a healthy, active lifestyle. There are many varieties of fruit and vegetables available and many ways to prepare, cook and serve them. You should eat at least five serves of vegetables and two serves of fruit each day. Choose different colours and varieties. A serve of vegetables is about one cup of raw salad vegetables or 1/2 of cooked. A serve of fruit is about one medium piece , 2 small pieces of 1 cup canned.