Food, Nutrition & Healthy Lifestyle

"Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well being."  This is very much evident in the current COVID-19 pandemic. People at large have now recognized the importance of being healthy, having greater immunity and the role of healthy food in their lives.  Balanced Diet Nutrients are constituents of food and include water, proteins, fats, carbohydrates, minerals and vitamins. An adequate quantity of these nutrients in our food forms a “Balanced Diet”. To promote good health, we require all nutrients in an adequate quantity and should be consumed periodically. Adding a variety of vegetables and fruits in our diet is highly recommended. This healthy habit helps us to negate the dependency on multivitamin pills and food supplements. By rotation, we should include green leafy vegetables, roots & tubers such as yam, sweet potatoes, potatoes, radish, carrot and different types of guards, beans, peas. These vegetables add a variety as well a

"To keep the body in a good health is our duty, otherwise we shall not  make our mind strong and clear."   -    Lord Buddha .  To perform this vital duty, we should eat healthy food. In India, food has been revered since ancient times || अन्न हे पूर्णब्रम्ह || Food is a great magic pill that m akes us strong inside, g ives us a healthy mind, i ncreases longevity, h elps us to look fresh & energetic outside and f ills our life with happiness & positivity.  Most of us are familiar with the benefits of food in our lives, food preparation methods and the importance of nutrients. Let’s now understand the importance of retaining the nutrients in our food and how it could be achieved.   How to retain the nutrients? Most of the nutrients in fruits and vegetables are water-soluble. They occur near the peel or skin of the fruit or vegetable. Carbs and proteins are not easily affected in the process of cooking. But vitamin C and B are the nutrients that are ea