Health Benefits

Nutrition is all about the nutrients and how the body uses those nutrients in foods.Nutrition otherwise called as nourishment or aliment.Nutrition  is the provision, to cells and organisms, of the materials necessary (in the form of food) to support life. Nutrition includes the process of ingestion, digestion, absorption, metabolism, transport, storage and excretion of those nutrients. It also includes the environmental, psychological and behavioral aspects of food and eating. Why is Nutrition Important? Nutrients are very essential for a balanced diet and it also plays a vital role in keeping our body healthier. The nutrients in our food includes:  carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals and water. 1.Carbohydrates  act as a fuel to provide us with energy and aids in building block for other nutrients. Carbohydrates occur as either starches or sugars. The most useful carbohydrates are those found in cereal foods, such as breads, rice, pasta, oats, and starchy

Grains are divided into 2 subgroups,   Whole Grains   and   Refined Grains . Grains provide many nutrients that are vital for the health and maintenance of our bodies. The nutrients includes  dietary fiber , several B vitamins (thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, and folate), and minerals ( iron ,  magnesium , and selenium). Grains and grain products are important sources of energy, carbohydrate, protein and fibre. Whole grains  are  cereal grains  that contain  cereal germ ,  endosperm , and  bran , in contrast to  refined grains , which retain only the endosperm.  Whole grains contain the entire grain kernel ― the bran (   It contains important antioxidants, B vitamins and fiber) , germ ( It contains many B vitamins, some protein, minerals, and healthy fats) , and endosperm ( It contains starchy carbohydrates, proteins and small amounts of vitamins and minerals) . Examples of Whole Grains Whole wheat bread,Oatmeal,Brown rice Refined grains have been milled, a process t

1.Standing posture is good for health.It renders numerable benefits to your health. 2.Standing , also referred to as  orthostasis , is a  human position  in which the body is held in an upright (" orthostatic ") position and supported only by the feet. 3.Standing is good for health compared to sitting. Standing is the preferred posture to reverse the health consequences of a sedentary lifestyle. 4.T he act of sitting shuts down the circulation of  a fat-absorbing enzyme called  lipase,and may result in  obesity, heart disease and diabetes.While sitting, t he fat in the body will recirculate in the blood stream and get stored as body fat or it clog arteries and cause diseases," Dr. Hamilton says. 5.The act of standing engages muscles and promotes the distribution of lipase , which prompts the body to process fat and cholesterol.  Standing helps us to use more muscles and also aids to physically strengthen it. 6.Standing up posture uses blood glucose an