Health Benefits

Nutrient-dense foods are low in calories and provides vital nutrients such as vitamins and minerals.They are also usually rich in fiber with higher in water content which tends to make us feel full faster and for longer. ANDI stands for “ Aggregate Nutrient Density Index .” An ANDI score is showed in scales from 1 to 1000 based on nutrient content. Dr. Fuhrman originally developed the ANDI scoring system to rank foods according to micro nutrients per calorie, including vitamins, minerals, and as many known beneficial phytochemicals as possible. H = N/C (Health = Nutrients / Calories) He says," Adequate consumption of micro nutrients – vitamins, minerals, and many other phytochemicals – without overeating on calories, is the key to achieving excellent health. Micro nutrients fuel proper functioning of the immune system and enable the detoxification and cellular repair mechanisms that protect us from chronic diseases". According to  Dr. Fuhrman  ANDI food score, ...

List of seven super natural foods to treat anemia: 1. Beetroot Kheer :             Peel the beetroot skin.Slice them into small pieces.Add a cup of coconut milk and cashews.Include jaggery for sweetness and grind. 2 .Plantain Flower Chutney:                  As usual clean the Plantain Flower and cut them into small pieces.Add Roasted gram,ginger,green chilly,salt and shredded coconut.Finally grind. 3. Soup with drumstick leaves:                        Add  Garlic,pepper,ginger,salt,cumin seeds with drumstick leaves.Boil it.Finally filter it. 4.Mint Juice:       Grind  Mint leaves,lemon juice,jaggery and water.Helps to be active,aids in treating urinary infections. 5.Fruit Salad:        Pineapple slices,Pomegranate,Guava slices mix and serve as salad. 6. Vegetable Salad:   ...

Peaches are good source of calcium, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, fluoride, vitamin C, folate, folic acid, beta carotene, vitamin A, and lutein.  Other nutrients found in peaches includes vitamin E, vitamin K, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and selenium. Health benefits of peaches 1.The calcium and phosphorus in peaches is essential for healthy bones and teeth formation.  Phosphorus  also aids in carbohydrates and proteins metabolism. 2.Peaches contains  Potassium  which helps to regulate water movements,  relieves anxiety,stress and  ensures good kidney health. It  also plays a vital role in the nervous system and in muscles contraction. 3.Peaches are a good source of Vitamin B6 . It acts in protein metabolism and  enhances magnesium absorption.  4. Magnesium  in peaches helps to regulate the transmission in the nervous system. 5.Peaches contain  Riboflavin  (also kn...

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...

Vitamin B is a w ater-soluble vitamin . They dissolve in water and are not stored in the body. Excess amounts are eliminated in urine so must be replaced every day in our diet to provide a continuous supply. These vitamins helps the body to get energy from the food we eat and helps in appetite control, vision, healthy skin, healthy nervous system and in red blood cell formation . B-complex vitamins  are not harmful as the body excretes excess levels in urine. Benefits Sources Deficiency - gives energy  - healthy skin - healthy nervous   system - Red Blood cell   production - breads  - milk, eggs - cereals - meat - Vegetables,    beans and    peas,banana - Beriberi -  Anemia - Pellagra B-complex is a compound of  eight B vitamins,which includes  1.Vitamin B 1  (thiamine) is needed for carbohydrate metabolism(required to properly use carbohydrates), to release ene...

Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin. They are essential for general good health, the daily repair of body cells and efficient functioning of body organs. As the name suggests, they are carried into the body by fat. Sources of Vitamin A: * The first, or active form ( retinol ) , is immediately available to the body and can be obtained from animal   sources, such as eggs, meat, fortified milk, cheese, cream, liver, kidney, cod, and halibut fish oil. However, all of these sources -- except   fortified milk are  high in  saturated fat   and cholesterol. * The second, or precursor form ( beta-carotene ) , can be obtained from  green,leafy vegetables  and   intensely colored fruits and vegetables , and is converted to the active form in the body. It has antioxidant properties which protects cells from the daily toxic damage of oxidation and  help to reduce the risk of certain f or ms of  cancer . Sources of beta-carotene...

Why is it Important to Eat Fruits? Fruits are good for health because they are naturally cholesterol free with low sodium,calories and fat.Eating fruits provides many health benefits.Daily including fruits in our diet , 1.reduces the risk of some chronic diseases. 2.reduces the risk of heart diseases,heart attacks and strokes. 3.Protects against certain types of cancers Special  Nutrients in Fruits 1.Fruits rich in potassium helps to maintain healthy blood pressure, reduces the risk of developing kidney stones and help to decrease bone loss. Fruit rich in potassium includes bananas,  apricots and oranges. List of Fruits and its Health Benefits Click your favorite fruit and know its health benefits 1. Apple 11. Cherry 2. Apricot 12. Guava 3. Grapes 13. Jackfruit 4. Orange 14. Pomegranate 5. Pineapple 15. Banana 6. Kiwi 16. Watermelon 7. Pear 17. Papaya 8. Mangoes 18. Lemon 9. Avocado 19. Peaches ...