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Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that is crucial for maintaining bone health, functioning of our immune system, and warding off several chronic conditions. It is popularly known as the sunshine vitamin as the body synthesises it from cholesterol when our skin is exposed to sunlight. Vitamin D is absorbed in the small intestine and stored in the liver, skin, bone, and brain. It acts as both a nutrient as well as a hormone. It helps in maintaining healthy bones by supporting the absorption of calcium and phosphorus. Vitamin D can be acquired through sun exposure, diet, and supplements and...

The growing number of Covid cases and recurrent waves sparked by new variants every few months have deteriorated the health of many people. Covid patients face health complications such as fever, cough,  tiredness, loss of taste or smell, sore throat, headache, aches and pains, diarrhoea, shortness of breath, hair fall, fatigue, low energy levels, anxiety, and stress. The disease also causes muscle damage, weakness, and low energy levels. Hence, the need for good nutrition for rebuilding the damaged muscle tissues, improving the energy levels, and strengthening the immune system becomes imperative. Here’s all that you need to incorporate in your diet...

The growing number of Covid cases and recurrent waves sparked by new variants every few months have deteriorated the health of many people. Covid patients face health complications such as fever, cough,  tiredness, loss of taste or smell, sore throat, headache, aches and pains, diarrhoea, shortness of breath, hair fall, fatigue, low energy levels, anxiety, and stress. The disease also causes muscle damage, weakness, and low energy levels. Hence, the need for good nutrition for rebuilding the damaged muscle tissues, improving the energy levels, and strengthening the immune system becomes imperative. Here’s all that you need to incorporate in your diet...

Menopause is a phase of a woman’s life when her menstruation stops, typically around the age of 45-55 years. Menopause is said to occur when a woman hasn’t had her periods in 12 consecutive months and she can not get pregnant naturally. Perimenopause occurs several years before menopause. It is a time when your body is naturally transitioning towards menopause. Ovaries shrink during menopause due to which the female hormones (estrogen and progesterone) stop getting produced over time and women stop getting their menstrual cycle. Menopause can occur at different ages for every woman depending on the hormones and other...

An excessive intake of junk and processed foods can deprive kids of proper nutrition, impacting their health and immunity. Children can be fussy eaters which can increase the risk of malnourishment. However, there are ways and means to ensure that your child is getting optimum nutrition through the daily diet while keeping them happy at the same time. Introduce creative versions of the existing recipes and practice other behavioural techniques to bond well with the child and entice them into partaking in a healthy diet. Dietary considerations to optimise your child’s health: Ensure that your child consumes a decent amount...