Vitamins Needed To Maintain Good health – By Ravi Mishra Source : Ravi Mishra Linkedin Vitamins play a crucial role in maintaining our overall health and well-being. They are essential organic compounds that our bodies require in small amounts for various physiological functions. Let’s delve into some fascinating information about different vitamins, their sources, and the amazing effects they have on our bodies: Vitamin A: Found in carrots, spinach, and eggs, it promotes healthy vision, supports immune function, and contributes to vibrant skin. Vitamin B1: Whole grains, nuts, and lean meats are excellent sources of this vitamin, which aids in energy conversion, supports the nervous system, and keeps our hearts healthy. Vitamin B2: Milk, yogurt, and leafy greens provide this vitamin, essential for energy production, healthy skin, and optimal vision. Vitamin B3: Niacin, found in meat, whole grains, and nuts, plays a vital role in energy metabolism, digestion, and maintaining healthy ...

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The dietary fiber you need for better health.- By Dr Harold Gunatillake Website: www.Doctorharold.com The socioeconomic crisis in Sri Lanka has enabled the people to go on a plant-based diet and become healthier as a nation, as meat and fish are out of reach of the common person. Dietary fibre is that part of plant material in the diet which is resistant to enzymatic digestion and includes cellulose, noncellulosic polysaccharides such as hemicellulose, pectic substances, gums, mucilages, and non-carbohydrate component lignin. Fibre is found in Carbs. Now what is fiber? Dietary fibre is found in wholegrain cereals and fruit and vegetables. Fibre is made up of the indigestible parts or compounds of plants, which pass relatively unchanged through our https://youtu.be/a0Dc3WAiJ2s Website: www.Doctorharold.com stomach and intestines. Fibre is mainly a carbohydrate. The main role of fibre is to keep the digestive system healthy. High protein-containing foods also have high fiber. Lentils ...

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How unhealthy are Processed Foods? – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Website: www.Doctorharold.com Processed foods are suggested to be a contributor to the obesity epidemic and the rising prevalence of chronic diseases like heart disease and diabetes. An ultra-processed food with an unevenly high ratio of calories to nutrients may be considered unhealthy. For example, research supports an association between a high intake of sugar-sweetened beverages and an increased risk of obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.Real food is as close to its natural state as possible. Real food contains antioxidants and nutrients that support heart health, including magnesium and healthy fats.Eating a diet rich in nutritious, unprocessed foods may also help reduce inflammation, which is considered one of the significant drivers of heart disease.Processed foods are more than just microwave meals and ready meals. Processed food is any food that has been altered in some way during preparation. Such as freezing, ...

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