And Avail Numerous Health Benefits, Suggests Dietitian Avni Kaul
There are some foods which have nutrients needed by a certain part of your body and then there are some wonder foods which are filled with a multitude of vitamins beneficial for your entire body.
Here, Delhi’s eminent Dietitian, Avni Kaul, shares a list of some of the foods which you should add to your diet to avail positive outcomes in your physical health.
Flaxseeds
These small brown seeds are packed with nutrients. The high content of omega-3 fatty acid boosts the body’s natural production of oil and helps keep your skin moisturized. It facilitates weight loss. They are cholesterol free, hence extremely good for your heart. Hair loss is another common problem faced by many of us. These seeds promote healthy hair.
Papaya
A worthy fruit shaded in orange and yellow is another food to add to your basket. With high papain content, it is widely used in skin whitening masks, creams and lotions. Papaya is high in vitamin A, C and E which mean that papayas are helpful in averting health problems like diabetic heart disease. Papaya juice is good for women having an irregular cycle as it can help stabilize the cycle. It boosts your immunity too.
Coconut
Coconut oil has several benefits. When one talks of this multi-purpose food, nothing comes close. It can be used for cooking, beauty, eating and several other things. Coconut oil is an excellent moisturizer and is hence found in body lotions and face creams. It is also directly applied to the skin. High in vitamins, minerals and fibre, it is a wonderful addition to your diet as well.
Aloe Vera
Simply as amazing as coconuts, Aloe Vera is the champion of multi-purpose food. The gel extracted from the internal part of the plant is an elixir of goodness. It is used in several products to treat skin problems, acne, scarring and sunburn. Aloe Vera gel could even be used as a stand-alone product to improve your skin’s texture and slow down ageing. Drinking Aloe Vera juice helps in curing constipation and heartburn. It presents digestive benefits too along with clear skin.
Quinoa
The beauty food your skin requires. Quinoa helps in the production of collagen making your skin more elastic and healthy. It also helps your skin fight signs of ageing like wrinkles, age spots, and others. Another profound advantage would be its sebum-regulating components which help you fight acne.
