Nutrition

Did you know that cardiovascular disease accounts for 17.7 million deaths yearly? And that India accounts for one-fifth of these deaths? In diabetes, estimates are that by 2045, 134 million Indian will have diabetes.

Nutrition is the way to reduce the risk of both these lifestyle-related disorders.

So, how does good nutrition impact health?

  • Good nutrition prevents obesity, the main nutritional reason for type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis, and stroke.
  • Good food makes you stronger. A diet rich in fruit, vegetables, and lean proteins adds certain nutrients like calcium, iron, magnesium, and vitamins, which can help prevent osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, and type 2 diabetes.
  • Good nutrition improves your state of mind. Eating the right foods can help make you happier, boost “good” cholesterol, and decrease unhealthy triglycerides.

What are the signs of poor nutrition?

Are you feeling tired, constantly hungry, facing hair loss, having sleep trouble, getting irritated and angry more often than usual, feeling constipated and cold all the time? These are some of the signs of poor nutrition.

Eat well!

Time to start eating a diet rich in complex carbohydrates, lean protein, and fresh fruit and vegetables to stay healthy.