Importance of E/K/C Vitamins (found in fruits)
E : Protects heart and keep the skin young. Prevents nerve and muscular weakness Found in oils of soy & sunflower, nuts, seeds and whole grains. K- Aids in blood clotting , prevents osteoporosis. Best sources are green vegetables, peas , green tea , oats and whole grain C- Important for immunity, hormones & is […]
Vitamins A needed for immunity/growth and D for muscles/bones.
A : Improves immunity and is crucial for growth & development. When stressed or exhausted after workout , it helps to bounce back. Found in Milk, dark leafy vegetable, orange & yellow vegetables. Can read more at https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/vitamin-a-benefits D- Aids in calcium absorption so important for muscles and bones. Human body is capable to produce […]
Fats is good–but you should know what to eat ?
To eat : Nuts, avocados, fish, cheese, paneer, yoghurt, ghee, oils used in cooking, coconut, flax seeds. To avoid : Red meat , processed food, deep fried items, mithai, cake, biscuits, pastries, pizza Also never merge animal fats with foods with high GI so Biryani is really bad When : Use oil to prepare food, […]
Fats– Trans Fats are the worst ones !
Strictly Avoid Trans fat- Made by converting unsaturated fats to saturated fats and these are the fats which are used in restaurants and are worst for our health. All processed food, pizza, burgers, Samosas , patties biscuits have this trans fat which is bad for health and have to be avoided. Even low fat biscuits, […]
Fats– Eat fat to loose fat
It protects vital organs. Is also important for lubrication of joints and smooth functioning of brain. For lean body, healthy heart, lustrous hair and supple skin fats are needed. So fats can not be avoided. Saturated fats – these solidify at room temperature. Not good for health. Butter, red meat, coconut oil, palm oil etc. […]
