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Vitamins are beneficial for overall health. Vitamins provide energy, combat signs of aging and help to prevent diseases.  Your body needs vitamins and minerals for good health. Each vitamin has specific benefits and is essential for keeping your body functioning well. So, here are the six key vitamins that everyone should include in their diet. 1. Vitamin A (Retinoids) - Supports the immune system, bone, eye health, and reproduction. Sources: Carrots, sweet potato, pumpkin, squash, bell pepper, green leafy vegetables, musk melon, peaches, fish, beef, and eggs. 2. Vitamin B Complex-  B vitamins are important for making sure the body’s cells are functioning properly. They help the body convert food into energy (metabolism), create new blood cells, and maintain healthy skin cells, brain cells, and other body tissues. There are eight types of B vitamin, each with their own function: Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)-  enables the body to use carbohydrates as energy. It is essential for g

With the increasing perils of widespread pollution all over the city, it is important to fortify yourself from within.  The air we breathe has reached dangerous levels of pollution. People with no known respiratory problems are landing up in hospital emergency rooms. A little change in your diet can reverse the damage of air pollution. Load up on these powerful food & nutrients to combat the effects of air pollution: 1. Holy Basil (Tulsi): Every Indian household has a Tulsi plant in their courtyard. However, if you have not got one yet, you should get it for your family. You can drink Tulsi concoction every day to prevent the pollutants messing up with the respiratory tract of your body. Diabetes and tulsi . 2. Neem: An anti-pollutant herb, neem absorbs pollutants and detoxifies the body. Boil some neem leaves in water and use this water to gargle and wash your face and hair. It will clean your skin. Consuming 3-4 neem leaves twice a week will also improve your blood

We all need a nice way to start a day.  Taking a step towards a healthy living, the most basic and easy step is to cultivate a habit of drinking lemon water and honey. The citrus lemon paired with honey does wonders to oneself after consuming it. It is energizing and awakening, one of the reasons why it’s suggested to drink in the morning. Benefits:-   It helps activate your digestive system Clears chest congestion Boosts immune system Cleanses intestine Detoxifies body Heals oral ulcers and helps with nausea Rejuvenates skin Regulates sugar absorption capacity in diabetic patients. Clears UTI. Balances the Ph level. Kills bacteria that causes bad breath. Helps in regulating blood pressure. Helps liver with purification. Keeps skin glowy and prevents acne. Boosts energy levels, keeps one hydrated and energized. The direct source of vitamin C. Helps in weight management. Honey Lemon Water: Helps in weight loss?? According to me, it is a myth that drinki