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Zinc is a mineral, which plays several key roles in our body. Being an essential nutrient zinc has to be consumed through external sources, as our body cannot synthesise it. Some of the Zinc-rich foods are meat, seafood, nuts, legumes and whole grains. As per ICMR, an adult male needs 12 mg and female needs 10 mg of zinc per day. Some of the major functions of zinc are boosting immunity, wound healing, synthesis of our genetic material, assisting enzymatic reactions for proper growth and development.  Let’s discuss the major functions of zinc in detail. 1. Boost immune health - Our body...

The liver is the largest gland of our body. It plays a vital role in keeping our immune system and other metabolic processes healthy. It detoxifies and eliminates all the harmful toxins from the body. Hence, it is vital to keep our liver healthy, just like all other organs. A well-balanced diet along with a proper exercise schedule is the key to a healthy life. There are some specific foods in the diet that keep our liver healthy. In this article, we will talk about one such food - Sardine fish, which is excellent for our liver health. Sardines are...

Eating disorders are a type of psychological conditions that are associated with unhealthy eating habits and diet patterns, which adversely affects our health and mental wellness. Although the disorder appears to be related to eating it also involves a lot of emotional, hereditary, personality traits and social aspects.  Eating disorder is a serious health concern because if left untreated, they might result in various disorders and prove fatal at times. Some of the common eating disorders are anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, orthorexia and binge-eating disorder.  In this article, we will specifically talk about some of the serious health consequences of...

Epsom salt is not a salt, but a blend of two minerals - magnesium and sulphur. Epsom salt in simpler terms is magnesium sulphate. It is popularly used in gardening, as a beauty and a healing agent. The reason why magnesium and sulphur is used in the formulation is due to the rapid absorbing ability of both the minerals in our skin. Magnesium is critically required for more than 400 enzymatic reactions in the body. One of them is regulating muscle and nerve function, preventing inflammation and keeping our heart healthy. Similarly, sulphate also aids in detoxification, supports better absorption...

Moth beans, also known as Vigna aconitifolia is widely cultivated in India and some parts of Australia, Pakistan, United States and Thailand. It is nutritious, healthy and one of the drought-resistant crops. In this article, we will discuss some of the health benefits of consuming moth beans. 1. Rich in nutrients - Moth beans are rich in many nutrients like proteins, folate, calcium, magnesium, iron, copper, potassium, phosphorus, zinc, sodium and vitamin -B1, B3, B5, C. It is one of the nutritious pulses, the sprouted form results in enhanced bioavailability of the nutrients present. 2. Good for bone health - Moth beans contain minerals like...