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Zinc is a mineral present in cells in our body and is available in selected food groups. Our body requires 12 mg of zinc on daily basis, requirement of which is fulfilled by including food items that are rich in Zinc. Why recipes of zinc only? Zinc is essential for normal growth, development and immunity.   Zinc is also involved in maintaining healthy appetite (Hunger, appetizer prescribed by doctors to increase hunger of child has Zinc as prime ingredient), ability of taste and maintaining capacity of night vision. It is present in enzymes and hormones of body for normal functioning of body. So Zinc is very important and recipes if you include in diet you will be blessed with all these benefits. Effect of low zinc intake Deficiency of zinc in children will lead to growth retardation; male hypogonadism in the adolescent, rough skin, poor appetite, and mental lethargy, delayed wound healing and most important immune dysfunction. Body will catch frequent cough, cold ...

Traditional Yoga teaches one to express gratitude before eating food, to eat it slowly with complete awareness and to chew it well. One half of the stomach should be filled with food and of the remaining half, a quarter should be filled with water and the balance quarter should be left empty. Yogic diet do not take calories, proteins, fats etc. in account, the whole concept of yogic diet is to keep disease free body and vibrating mind thus attaining Bliss easily. Wrong eating habits can lead to imbalance in body which gives rise to diseases like diabetes, cardiovascular diseases etc. Traditional Yogic diet categorizes food into Satvic diet, Rajasik diet and Tamasik diet. Food that is well cooked, sweetened, lubricated, easy to digest which satisfies one’s hunger and taken after offering it to lord, that food increases purity, sense of truth and light in one’s life are considered as Satvic Food. Eating food which is bitter, sour, pungent, salty or hot, oily, food obtained...

Following diet plan is designed for adults whose age is in between 21 years to 60 years. Children can share the same food options but due to reduced motility and digestion people above age 60 will require modifications in plan Small and frequent meals (8-9 meals a day) are required to achieve the RDA of nutrients which provides base to produce immune cells inside the body. Diet plan   8.00 am – 1 glass Luke warm water + 1 tsp Ginger juice ; ginger can counteract the oxidative damage in tissues of liver and lung. 8.30 am [Breakfast] – 1 fresh fruit; (Orange / Strawberry / Guava / Pear / Pomegranate / Papaya) ; fruits provide vitamin C in diet (powerful antioxidant). Choose local fresh fruits instead of benefits exaggerated exotic fruits marketed by media, magazines or mall. Avoid tea in first meal. 10.30 am [meal 2] – 1 plate Poha / Upma / 2 Idlis + coconut chutney / 2 Eggs omelet + 1 slice bread without butter / 2 chapaties + 1 bowl veg / 1 bowl Nachni + mil...

Distribution of water  Water distribution inside the body   70% of human body is water, of which water is distributed in percentage in two categories -inside the cells (Intracellular) and outside the cells (Extracellular). To understand water distribution intracellular and extracellular, let us take an example: In an adult male of 70 kg body weight, 70% (approx. 30 liters) are found in Intracellular and 30% (approx. 12 liters) are found in Extracellular. Along with these 5 liters of blood which has some percentage of water, heart keeps on pumping at every single minute throughout the complete day and life. Therefore , water is indispensable for human body . Low intake is serious for health and can be fatal especially in hot climate. Sufficient water should be taken throughout the day to maintain normal functioning of ECF and ICF along with electrolytes. 5 mistakes of water intake 1.   ...