Issue No:165, Date:16th Jan'2018 Drink Away Deficiencies

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1 Drink Away Deficiencies 7 Liquid Ways to Give Your Body the Nutrients it Needs the Most!

We live in rushed times. We eat in a rush, drink in a rush, work in a rush. Which means we are not mindful about anything, which means blood reports showing health deficiencies.

And prevention is really so simple. Even if you are not motivated enough to plan and maintain an ideal diet, these pointers help you maintain your health.

2 We live in rushed times. We eat in a rush, drink in a rush, work in a rush. Which means we are not mindful about anything, which means blood reports showing health deficiencies. Then panic sets in, and we rush to the chemist to buy supplements and medicines to undo those deficiencies. What a waste of time. Why not simply aim for prevention rather than cure? And prevention is really so simple. Even if you are not motivated enough to plan and maintain an ideal diet, these pointers help you maintain your health. Pick Up Protein Get it from seafoods, poultry, eggs, soy, lentils, grains (quinoa, oats, amaranth), dairy, nuts and seeds. Try This: Churn 1 cup yoghurt/ 1 glass milk + 2 tbsp cooked oats + 5 almonds (powdered) + 10 strawberries + 1 tbsp honey/ maple syrup. 1

Try This: Grind flaxseeds and a few more seeds (for example, sunflower, sesame or pumpkin seeds) and almonds in a grinder.

3 Factor in Fibre Just eat more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts and seeds. Fix times for this, for instance, an apple after breakfast and a plateful of papaya in the evening, or a couple of oranges and a plate of sauteed vegetables with dinner. Try This: Grind flaxseeds and a few more seeds (for example, sunflower, sesame or pumpkin seeds) and almonds in a grinder. Mix 2 tbsp of this powder daily in any drink you have, such as the morning smoothie or evening cold coffee. Procure Potassium Eat five servings of fruits and vegetables each day. Include bananas, mushrooms, spinach, broccoli, eggplant, tomatoes, cucumber, strawberries, pomegranate, cauliflower, cabbage and coconut water. Try This: Mix 2 tbsp of sattu powder with 1 glass coconut water, add the juice of 1 lemon, some coriander leaves, a pinch of black salt and roasted cumin seeds. 2

Concentrate on Vitamin C We get enough of this, but apparently we don't.

4 Zero in on Zinc This is an elusive mineral, so get it from liver, seafood, poultry, nuts and seeds, whole grains, tofu and legumes. Try This: A smoothie of muesli with milk or yoghurt, with some cashews or peanuts and a sprinkle of pumpkin/sesame seeds. Top with ice, churn once in the grinder and drink. Concentrate on Vitamin C We get enough of this, but apparently we don't. So, take at least two daily servings of any of these foodstuffs: citrus fruits, green peppers, broccoli, green leafy vegetables, strawberries and tomatoes. Try to take Vitamin C and iron together for better absorption. Try This: Churn 1 beetroot, 1 pear and 1 amla with one cup of ice and 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup. 3

smoothie, which will keep your bones strong.

5 Catch Calcium Include dairy, spinach, sesame seeds, figs and almonds in your diet daily. Try This: Churn 1 glass milk, 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, 1/2 cup spinach + 1/2 banana + 2 chopped dried figs and 1 tbsp sesame seeds with some ice to make a smoothie, which will keep your bones strong. Gain Iron Eat pumpkin seeds, red meat, liver, sea food, nuts, green leafy vegetables, cocoa powder and some fruits. Try This: Churn a frozen banana, 4 tsp of spirulina, two cups of fresh spinach and a cup of almond milk and 1 tbsp cocoa powder. Or churn 1 mango, 1 banana, 1/2 cup strawberries and raspberries each and 1 cup water. 4

6 Stick To Drinking In These Proportions For Better Health Small: Smoothies, as they tend to be loaded with high calories, thanks to the number of ingredients added. Medium: Milk, as it is protein and calcium packed and a good vehicle for multiple other nutrients. Large: Coconut water, as it is a great detoxifier, low in calories and packed with nutrients. 5

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Vegan diets can obtain all the essential nutrients by eating plant-based foods.

San Francisco (CA) Chronicle 10/28/2014 "List of Foods That Vegans Eat" Audience: 2,361,870 Source Website: www.sfgate.com List of Foods That Vegans Eat by Sara Kaiser Vegan diets can obtain all the essential