Diet to keep you healthy

By Aditi | October 7, 2009 8:13 pm |
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Diets


The task of sorting through the nutritious tips that you encounter every now and then can be very overwhelming for its sheer complexities. There are certain tips which are much simpler and make you realize that nutrition after all is nothing but supporting the needs of your body. Let’s have a look at some of these tips which promise you some magical results.

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The first thing to take care of is the amount of iron that is present in your diet. Iron deficiency being very common in young women, it is recommended that there should be at least 18mg of iron present in the diet for pre-menopausal women. Include foods like meat, shellfish, beans and cereals in your diet as they are very rich in iron.

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A good nutritious diet should also be rich in Calcium and Vitamin D. Calcium provides strength to your bones and teeth and also maintains normal heart beat whereas Vitamin D plays a vital role in calcium metabolism. Low levels of Vitamin D means that your body would not be able to absorb the available calcium in your body. Make it a point to load your diet with green vegetables as they are a major source of vitamins A and C, fiber and phytonutrients.

Berries are also recommended as they are way above the other types of fruits when it comes to antioxidant activity. They are considered to be the most powerful disease fighting foods. Lastly, the most simple of them all is to have your breakfast. It does wonders for your body when it comes to maintaining your weight.

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