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Gond is a crystalline herb, could be easily found in most Indian kitchens until a few decades ago. The present generation would have heard the name from their grandmothers in the passing, but would not really know much about it. Also known as Tragacanth Gum , it is obtained from the sap of plants also found in India called Gond or Locoweed . It naturally emanates from the root and the stem from where it is collected and dried to form crystals. It has amazing dual properties of cooling the body in the summer and heating it during the winter. Gond is fortified with protein , calcium and magnesium , so its basically builds both muscle and bone . It also have plenty of amino acids that are essential for healthy skin and hair. Due to its high fibre content, gond helps in CVD (cardio vascular disease), diabetes and digestive problems. It speeds up the healing of wounds , soothes burns , helps in dental problems , improves digestion , reduces bloating ,

Iron  is an essential mineral. "The major reason we need it is that it helps to transport oxygen throughout the body."  Iron is an important component of   hemoglobin , the substance in red   blood cells   that carries oxygen from your   lungs   to transport it throughout your body. Hemoglobin represents about two-thirds of the body’s iron. If you don't have enough iron, your body can't make enough healthy oxygen-carrying red   blood cells . A lack of red blood cells is called   iron deficiency anemia . IRON DEFICIENCY IS COMMON Iron deficiency is a common health problem. High-risk groups include menstruating women, pregnant and lactating women, babies and toddlers, teenage girls and female athletes. Without intervention, a person whose dietary intake of iron is inadequate to meet their body’s needs will eventually deplete their iron stores and develop iron deficiency anaemia. It is important that you see your doctor if you suspect you may be iron deficient.

World Food Day  is celebrated every year across the world on 16 th  October. It’s an annual celebration in the honor of the founding date of the Food and Agriculture Organization launched by the United Nations in the year 1945. On this day, we look at  fuel-filled foods  and get ideas for quick and easy energizing snacks you can make yourself. 1.  WHOLE GRAINS have not been refined and contain all parts of the seed; including the bran, germ and endosperm. Whole grains contain more protein and fiber than refined grains, and are a primary source of energy for the body. They help slow the process of digestion and increase feelings of fullness during long days of work. 2. DARK CHOCOLATE is made from cocoa beans, the higher concentration of cocoa beans, the greater the nutritional benefit. If you are craving something sweet, a small piece of dark chocolate has been shown to improve mood and enhance brain function. 3. EGGS are high protein food, making them an "