HEALTHIER EVERYDAY

 Introduction Vitamin is a word which is commonly heard. Advertisers claim that their products contains some vitamins or the other which is good for health, etc. But what is a vitamin? Does it play an important role in our health?  A vitamin is a vital substance. It is needed in a very small quantity for growth and good health. Vitamins are vital regulator. They are present in foods and are in minutes quantities for specific body functions of growth , maintenance and reproduction. Most of them are not synthesized by body and must be supplied through diet, except few whose requirement may be partially met by synthesis in the body, such as folic acid and vitamin D. Vitamin A Functions Vitamin A helps form and maintain healthy teeth, skeletal and soft tissue, mucus membrane and skin. Vitamin A promotes good eyesight, especially in low light. Also helps in healthy pregnancy and breastfeeding. Sources Food items rich in vitamin A are liver, fish, eggs, leafy green vegetables, dair...

 Introduction Fad diets have evolved for a fast, quick instant answer to the problems of losing weight. Nothing can be a more distant dreams. Fad diets now become the solace for shedding the extra fat gained. The weight that you lost comes back even faster because you go back to your old eating habits. There are many diets which make the rounds of the various social media platforms available today. But the question that one should ask are as follows: 1. Is it safe to follow the diet? Like medicines, it is important to take the advice of your family doctor and also a nutritionist/ dietitian before embarking on a diet. 2. Is it practical? Eating only two meals, skipping breakfast, surviving on a fat-rich diet, only fruits, only milk, etc. are not practical and can have adverse effects. 3. Is it sustainable? A good diet plan must be balanced, practical, sustainable, economical and effective in imparting good health and good immunity. Let us have a quick look at the various diets that ...