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Blog20: World Food Day: October16

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 "

Blog8: Healthy Colours: Importance of fruits in your diet

Different colours indicate different nutrients. Try to get a little of each colour in your diet. So without any further delay let's get started. Red fruits such as pomegranate,watermelon and strawberries are rich in antioxidants, anthocyanins and lycopene. Green fruits like kiwi i t's also full of nutrients like vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin E, folate and potassium. They also have a lot of antioxidants and are a good source of fiber. Orange and yellow fruits  are rich in beta carotene, which your body converts to vitamin A, which improves your eye sight and keep your skin, teeth and bones healthy. Oranges are rich in vitamin C that helps to maintain weight, blood pressure, diabetes and also good for skin. White fruits like pineapples, apples, bananas and pears are high in dietary fibre, flavanoids and antioxidants. These fruits protect you against high cholesterol and lower the risk of stroke. Blue and purple fruits  like blueberries, jamun and falsa cont