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Showing posts with label Nutrients. Show all posts

20230603

Daily intake of CORN FLAKES dietary fiber Nutrients content

  • Corn flakes are the most popular breakfast cereal, which are made up of toasted flakes of corn.
  • Corn flakes are a good option for ready to eat breakfast. 
  • Corn flakes are packaged cereal products prepared from small, toasted flakes of corn and are generally served with cold or hot milk and sugar. 
  • Corn flakes are available in different varieties with nutrients and added nuts and dried fruits.

INGREDIENTS:

Corn Grits, Sugar, Salt, Malt Extract, Soya Lecithin, Antioxidant, Contains added Flavors (Natural Identical Flavoring substances)


STORAGE INSTRUCTION:

  • Keep under ambient temperature, should not be placed in direct contact with floors and walls.
  • Store in a dry place, away from sunlight.
  • The temperature is below 25°C.


NUTRIENTS CONTENTS:

The cereal provides carbohydrates which contribute to the maintenance of normal brain function and is a source of iron and enriched with vitamins B1, B2, B3 which contribute to normal energy yielding metabolism.

 
  • Calcium: Needed for the maintenance of normal bones
  • Iron: Contributes to normal cognitive function
  • Protein: Supports growth in muscle mass
  • Vitamin B1, B2, B3: Contribute to normal energy yielding metabolism.
  • Vitamin B6: Helps reduce tiredness.
  • Vitamin B12: Supports normal red blood cell formation.
  • Vitamin D: Supports the normal functioning of the immune system.

USAGE SUGGESTION:

  • Put 30gm of cornflakes in a bowl.
  • Add milk (warm or cold milk) with fruit if required.
  • Add sugar or honey according to your taste.

ALLERGEN INFORMATION:

Contains Gluten and soya.

BENEFITS OF CORN FLAKES:

Corn flakes are variety of health benefits, here are some of the benefits of cornflakes:

  • Boosts immunity
  • Helps in muscle development.
  • Beneficial for heart disease
  • Good for weight loss (Fat-free)
  • Maintain lung health.
  • Prevent cancer.
  • Enriched with Vitamins & minerals.
  • Rich in antioxidants
  • Cholesterol free cereal

SIDE EFFECTS OF CORN FLAKES:

  • Cornflakes may be low in fat, but they have a high sugar content, which increases blood sugar, and results in bad things to our health.
  • May face High blood pressure diseases, as you take excessive amount of corn flakes daily.
  • It can increase type-2 diabetics.

Note*
: The % Daily value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.


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20220327

How much fruit, vegetables, meat, fish, eggs & healthy foods do you eat daily?

  • A balanced diet generally consists of an adequate ratio of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins along with the recommended daily allowance of vitamins, minerals, and health-promoting substances.
  • Nutrition is essential for the proper functioning of your body and is provided by a balanced diet.
  • If your body is not well nourished, then you are more likely to suffer from diseases, infections, fatigue, and poor performance.
  • It is important to eat a balanced diet to maintain good health.
  • There should be a balance between fruits, vegetables, dairy, grains, and proteins in a balanced diet.
  • It is important to eat foods from multiple food groups to obtain all the essential nutrients in the right amounts.
  • Maintaining a healthy diet throughout life prevents malnutrition in all its forms, as well as a range of non-communicable diseases.
  • Many people eat food high in fats, sugars, salts, and sodium, and they don't eat enough fruit, vegetables, and other dietary fibre such as whole grains.
  • Diversity in food enhances not only health, but also nutrition.
  • The consumption of an adequate diet should be based on the consumption of a variety of foods.

Fruits & Vegetables:

  • Fruit and vegetables contain essential vitamins and minerals that help prevent disease as well as fibre that reduces cholesterol, keeps the bowels healthy, and aids digestion.
  • They bulk up meals without adding too many calories. Because they are low in fat, they're a great way to bulk out meals and feel full without adding too many calories.
  • Drink no more than 150 ml of fruit juice or smoothie every day because they contain too much sugar.

Fish:

  • A fish is an aquatic vertebrate with gills, fins, scales along its body, and it is considered a cold-blooded animal.
  • Fish is one of the best sources of protein, vitamins, and minerals.
  • Fish is an excellent source of nutrients essential for health, such as protein, selenium, iodine, and zinc and it has more vitamin B12 and D necessary for brain health and bone health, respectively than any other food you can eat.
  • Every week, consume at least two servings of fish, one of which should be oil fish like salmon.

Meat:

  • Meat is a good source of protein, vitamins, and minerals in your diet.
  • The amino acids found in meat are essential to the human body and are regarded as a complete protein food.
  • Eating too much meat can increase the risk of cancer, so limit it to three portions (350-500gm) cooked weight per a week.

Milk:

  • Milk consumption is recommended by many nutritional guidelines for meeting daily requirements for calcium, animal proteins and vitamin B12 intake. 
  • In the United-States, the national dietary guidelines recommend that adults should drink three cups or 732 mL/d of milk. [Reference By National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI)].

Egg:

  • Eggs are a good source of protein, vitamins, and minerals.
  • They’re a good choice as part of a healthy balanced diet and there’s no recommended limit on the number of eggs you can eat in a week.
  • Eggs are great for making healthy, quick dishes.
  • Try to avoid adding too much fat to eggs when cooking – poaching, scrambling, or boiling is best. 
  • If you do fry eggs, don’t add too much oil to the pan and choose healthier unsaturated oils like vegetable, rapeseed, or olive oil. [Reference By Food Standards Scotland].

Reference By: 
1) NCBI, 
2) Food Standards Scotland & 
3) Google

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20211220

What your body Needs different Nutrients during Winter!!!

  • Winter is usually the coldest time of year and in some places, it brings freezing temperatures, snow, and ice with it. 
  • Even places that don't get snow or freezing cold weather still have a winter season. 
  • At this time of the year, your body needs to work overtime to keep you healthy because the winter season comes with a lot of diseases that directly affect our immune system causing harm to our body. 
  • In winter, staying active and breathing fresh air as much as you can it and we should focus on some specific nutrients that will balance the effects of winter on the body.

Here are 7 nutrients your body needs during winter:


1) Iron
2) Folate/ Folic Acid
3) Vitamin C
4) Vitamin D
5) Vitamin E
6) Vitamin B-12
7) Zinc

1) Iron: 

  • Iron help keep your immune system strong during cold and flu season.
  • Iron helps with keeping your energy high despite the shorter days and decreased physical activity.
  • It also helps to carry oxygen throughout the rest of your body, wholesome all your organs so they’ll continue to be working optimally.


Good sources of Iron:

  • Shellfish
  • Dark chocolate
  • Lentil 
  • Spinach 
  • Organ meats 
  • Soybeans 
  • Quinoa
  • White beans etc.

2) Folate/ Folic Acid:

  • This is a good nutrient and is naturally found in foods. 
  • Folic acid is the synthetic version of the nutrient only and it is not as bioavailable. 
  • It can also play a vital role for prevent diabetes, heart disease, certain forms of cancer, and it supports healthy cells growth. 
  • Folic acid is a good nutrient to help you beat the winter blues.


Good sources of folate/ folic acid:

  • Broccoli
  • Brussels sprouts
  • Chickpeas and kidney beans
  • Peas
  • Leafy green vegetables, such as cabbage, kale, spring greens and spinach
  • Leafy greens, oatmeal, sunflower seeds, oranges etc.

3) Vitamin C:

  • Vitamin C is widely known as to boost the immune system and it protects the immune system. Specially vitamin C helpful in preventing cold, flu and sinus infections on during winter months. 
  • While also helping our body detoxification, an essential protein for healthy skin, maintaining bones and teeth, and healing wounds. 
  • Vitamin C is an essential nutrient involved in the repair of tissue, the formation of collagen, and the enzymatic production of certain neurotransmitters.


Good sources of vitamin C:

  • Blackcurrants
  • Broccoli
  • Brussels sprouts
  • Citrus fruit, such as oranges and orange juice
  • Peppers
  • Potatoes
  • Strawberries etc.

4) Vitamin D:

  • In the winter, humans are exposed to more infections due to spend very less time outside. 
  • Vitamin D deficiency is high in winter because of reduced exposure to sunlight. 
  • People who have dark skin or avoid sunshine should eat more vitamin D on during winter. Everyone should consider taking a daily vitamin D supplement during the winter. 
  • Vitamin D helps regulate the amount of calcium and phosphate in the body. 
  • Vitamin D is often referred to as “the sunshine vitamin” because the sun is one of the best sources of this nutrient.

Good sources of vitamin D:

  • Egg
  • Tuna Fish
  • Mushroom 
  • Milk 
  • Soy
  • Cheese, 
  • Chicken breast 
  • Red meat etc.

5) Vitamin E:

  • Cold temperatures often mean low humidity levels which can strip your skin of much-needed moisture. This leaves skin dry, flaky, and itchy. 
  • Vitamin E deficiency is rare, it is a vital component to your health- specifically your skin health. 
  • Vitamin E helps to moisturize your skin thus preventing dryness and it has a natural antioxidant property. 
  • However, vitamin E is not like just good for your skin as it can also help your circulation, preventing platelets from sticking to the blood vessel walls.


Good sources of vitamin E:

  • Almonds
  • Beet greens, collard greens, spinach
  • Mango
  • Peanuts, peanut butter
  • Pumpkin
  • Red bell pepper
  • Sunflower, safflower, and soybean oil
  • Sunflower seeds
  • Wheat germ oil etc.

6) Vitamin B-12:

  • Vitamin B12 is generally helping the body seems like release energy from food, make red blood cells and keeping the nervous system healthy. 
  • Vitamin B12 is vital for producing chemicals in the brain that affect mood during winter seasons.

Good sources of vitamin B-12:

  • Clams
  • Oysters 
  • Wild salmon 
  • Fish
  • Eggs
  • Meat
  • Cottage Cheese
  • Yogurt
  • Milk etc.

7) Zinc:

  • Zinc is a powerful immune booster, and it majorly acts as an antioxidant in the body. 
  • Zinc acts as an antioxidant in the body, fighting free radical damage, helping repair tissue, balancing hormones, and supporting healthy immunity and digestion. 
  • Zinc also works to balance your hormones, is crucial for your blood vessels and even plays a vital role in the synthesis of protein and the breakdown of carbohydrates. 
  • Zinc ensures the healthy development and growth of a fetus. 
  • It is the secret for healthy skin and hair. 
  • Zinc deficiency is directly related to decreased immunity, hair loss, fragile nails and memory loss etc.

Good sources of Zinc:

  • Seeds 
  • Nuts 
  • Eggs 
  • Dairy 
  • Whole grains 

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