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Everybody wants to be healthy. This entails eating healthy and exercising. But with so much information and diet tips online, it can get a tad bit confusing as to what constitutes as u2018healthy eatingu2019. The truth is, each food group has some health benefits to offer. We need to choose wisely to get the optimal benefit! After all, if u201cwe are what we eatu201d, shouldnu2019t we eat healthy to stay healthy? Without further ado, here is the infographic on healthy foods for you!
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HEALTHY FOOD FOR EVERY MOOD! A common misconception is that food can either be tasty or healthy - never both together. Well, it’s time to bust this myth! Eating a well-balanced diet is important, but that doesn’t mean that you need to put a gun to your tummy to chew down tasteless healthy food. Fork up these healthy and yummy foods now! Love all things fruitilicious? That is berry good news! Fruits and berries Apples, oranges and avocados are high in fibre and Vitamin C. Strawberries have vitamin C, fibre and manganese. Bananas are well known for their potassium content, but did you know that they also have Vitamin B6 and fibre? Eggs We aren’t yolking around! Previously admonished for being high in cholesterol, new studies show that eggs are good for you! They raise HDL- the good cholesterol that reduces the risk of heart disease, strokes and other health issues. Vegetables Your daily dose of veg curry might be doing you more good than you know! Gobi(cauliflower) can take care of 80% of your vitamin C requirement for the day! Bhindi(okra) is good for digestion. The humble Palak is iron-rich and supplies Vitamin A,B, C and K. Carrots are loaded with fibre, antioxidants and vitamin K! Meat and Seafood Tandoori Chicken on your mind? Well, go for it! Since it’s cooked in a tandoor rather than being fried, it’s a healthy non-vegetarian option. Lean beef and chicken breast are a great source of protein. Lamb meat tends to be high in omega-3 fatty acids. A fish-friendly diet gets a green signal as they help prevent heart disease and keep ailments like arthritis at bay. Legumes There is a reason that legumes are a staple in Indian meals. Dal provides protein, fibre, vitamin B6 and folate in one go! Lentils, kidney beans and green beans are high in fibre, vitamins and minerals. Grains No complaints when it comes to grains! Bajra flour is an excellent source of iron, protein, folic acid and fibre that keeps issues like anaemia and constipation in check and flushes out all toxins. Jowar helps control blood sugar levels and is high in protein and iron. Since it has high levels of magnesium, it’s known to be good for bone health. Brown rice too is a source of magnesium and contains vitamin B1. Millet is known to strengthen immunity as it contains iron and calcium. Dairy Don’t feel cheesy for loving dairy! Eating yoghurt helps promote a healthy gut that fights of infections! Though eating cheese in high amounts is bad for you, a regulated intake can provide calcium to the body. Milk is protein-rich and can help prevent osteoporosis. Want more articles on Health And Wellness? Head over to MediBuddy Blogs!