Immunity is a complex, intricate and layered system within your body. A regular supply of nutrients helps it to be balanced and function properly. [1] Chief among the immune-boosting Vitamins required is Vitamin C. Acting as an antioxidant it helps the body fight against free radicals and the damage they cause. At the time food is converted to energy, free radicals are released into the body. The environment also produces free radicals that range from sources like air pollution to … Continue reading “The Cornerstone of Good Immunity; Vitamin C”
Nutrition Month, 2020 – #POSHANMaah2020
Posted on 2021-03-10Categories iron, Macro-nutrients, micro-nutrients, national nutrition month, national nutrition month in india, nutrient-rich foods, nutrition, nutrition month, nutrition month in india, nutrition month september, september nutrition month, vitamin A, vitamins & mineralsMedically reviewed by Dr. Shunmukha Priya, Ph.D. in Food Science and Nutrition On Sunday, Aug 30, 2020, In his monthly radio programme called “Mann Ki Baat”, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced September as “National Nutrition Month”. He urged that the school should not just focus on the regular subjects but also make their students aware of the importance of complete nutrition. He suggested that schools must have Nutrition Monitors in each class like the class monitors as this will help raise awareness. … Continue reading “Nutrition Month, 2020 – #POSHANMaah2020”
3 Thai Style Lettuce Salad Recipes For A Healthy You!
Posted on 2021-03-02Categories nutritionNo matter whether you are following a strict diet regime or you look for some mouth-watering salad recipes, you can’t do it without using a lot of green leafy veggies. And when it comes to Greens, there could be nothing better than having sparkling green lettuce into your salad recipes. Lettuce is undoubtedly one of the healthiest leafy vegetables which are an excellent source of vitamin K and vitamin A, and a moderate source of folate and iron [1]. So … Continue reading “3 Thai Style Lettuce Salad Recipes For A Healthy You!”