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Dr Michael Mosley joined wellbeing expert Liz Earle for a Facebook Live earlier this year and the pair discussed the many diets for weight loss. During their conversation, Dr Michael spoke about the keto diet and how it can help someone burn fat around [the] tummy area. He gave a detailed explanation of what happens to the body when fewer carbohydrates are being consumed.

Liz said: Keto is when you put yourself into ketosis.

Can you define, as a doctor, from a medical point of view - what happens in our bodies?

Dr Michael replied: Broadly speaking we are like a hybrid car - we run on two fuel systems, sugar and fat.

Most of the time we are primarily on sugar, the fat is there - its money in the ban, your body is reluctant to shift the fat, so it burns in sugar instead.

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Takes 20 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook, the recipe serves one.

Dr Michael said: This keto burger is a great option if youre looking to lower your intake of carbohydrates and help your body get into ketosis.

A standard takeaway burger will leave you feeling unsatisfied and hungry, being packed with refined carbs and trans fat.

However, our burger will give you long-lasting energy, help you burn fat and lose weight for better health.

There are 480 calories per serving, 37.6g of protein, 3.2g of fibre, 3.4g of carbs and 34.7g of fat.

Ingredients:

One tbsp unsalted butter melted

One large egg

One tbsp milk

One tbsp almond flour

One tbsp coconut flour

Eighth of a tsp baking powder

Poppy seeds, optional

100g lean beef mince

A quarter of a tsp garlic powder

Half a tsp dried oregano

20g cheddar cheese, sliced

A quarter of a baby cos lettuce

A quarter of a tomato, sliced

One tsp whole egg mayonnaise (new ingredient)

One tsp dijon mustard

Method:

1. Preheat the oven to fan forced 160C/180C/350F/Gas mark four.

2. In a bowl, combine the butter, egg, milk, almond and coconut flour and baking powder. Stir with a whisk until thoroughly combined and smooth.

3. Lightly grease a 12cm/4inch circular ramekin/s and then pour batter into a ramekin/s and smooth the surface.

4. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the surface of the bread springs back when touched rather than sinking in then let the bread cool slightly.

5. While the bun/s are baking, make your burger patties: mix the beef mince with oregano, garlic powder and salt and pepper. Form into round patties (about the same size as your ramekins).

6. Fry your patties in a pan over medium-high heat for a few minutes on each side.

7. Once flipped, place the cheese slice on top and turn the heat to low and put a lid on the pan to encourage the cheese to melt.

8. Use a spatula to loosen the bread from the sides of the ramekin and turn it out.

9. Slice your bun in half horizontally and spread the mayonnaise over before layering in your lettuce and tomato.

10. Top with your burger pattie and the top of the bun. Serve with a crunchy green salad or steamed low calorie non-starchy vegetables.

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Most of the time, people subscribe and adhere to a certain popular diet for health reasons. Be it the Mediterranean Diet, the DASH Diet, paleo, Whole30, or any number of popular diets, the primary reason a specific diet is selected is usually that the person believes it will help them lose weight, improve their body composition, and/or reduce the risk of certain diseases.

The vegan diet is a notable exception. Not only may adherents be drawn to the diet for its potential health benefits, but also for its ethical and environmental benefits. The vegan diet is completely devoid of animal products; this differentiates it from a vegetarian diet, which typically includes dairy and eggs. Vegans may also avoid honey and may even adopt a vegan lifestyle, extending the no-animals policy to include choices like not wearing furs or leathers, or using any cosmetic or hygienic products that contain animal-derived ingredients or that use animal testing.

The vegan diet has been studied rather extensively, with demonstrated safety and efficacy across the lifespan for men, women, and children. That said, in order to maximize the benefits of a vegan diet and minimize any potential nutritional deficiencies, some degree of planning needs to go into dietary intake, with the potential need for specific supplementation, such as vitamin B12 and omega-3 fatty acids. Below, we share some of the top benefits of a vegan diet to help you decide if a diet consisting solely of plant-based foods is right for you.

As with pretty much any diet, it is certainly possible to lose weight on a vegan diet, provided your caloric intake is less than your daily caloric expenditure. Vegan diets are often quite conducive to weight loss because plant-based foods tend to be more filling from a volume perspective than animal products. Vegetables, fruits, and legumes contain a lot of water and fiber relative to foods like cheese, meat, and eggs. Therefore, the caloric density of many vegan foods is substantially lower than foods derived from animals, which makes it easier to feel full on fewer calories. Most people who switch to a vegan diet experience significant weight loss as long as they are focusing on eating whole, natural foods.

Vegetables and fruits contain antioxidants, minerals like potassium, and nitrates, which can all help lower blood pressure. Research has found that those who follow a vegan diet tend to experience significant improvements in blood pressure, with decreases in both systolic and diastolic pressures. Some studies have reported that vegans have up to a 75% lower risk of developing hypertension than omnivores.

A vegan diet can lower both blood pressure and cholesterol. Most studies show a decrease in both bad LDL cholesterol and total cholesterol levels. Moreover, longitudinal studies have demonstrated a reduced risk of heart disease, stroke, and atherosclerosis in vegans compared to omnivorous diets. Again, diet quality is the most important factor in capitalizing on the health benefits. Its technically possible to follow a vegan diet and eat mostly processed junk food and snacks. The key is to eat whole foods in their natural state as much as possible. This includes vegetables, fruits, legumes, nuts, and seeds.

Most plant-based foods, such as berries, vegetables, seeds, and soy, are high in antioxidants. For example, blueberries, red cabbage, blackberries, and other purple and blue foods contain anthocyanins, antioxidants that have been shown to lower cholesterol, reduce inflammation, improve cognitive performance, and reduce the risk of cancer. They also contain flavonoids and procyanidins, polyphenols that can improve mood, cognition, memory, and learning.

The high-fiber vegan diet promotes healthy digestion and may alleviate constipation. The beneficial bacteria residing in your gut aid digestion by breaking down fiber and large macronutrients into absorbable nutrients. They also produce key vitamins such as vitamin B12 and K, and they play essential roles in fending off illnesses and infections. These good bacteria thrive with plant-based foods high in prebiotic fibers, while animal-based foods preferentially select for pathogenic microbes. Therefore, consuming a diet high in meat, dairy, cheese, and eggs can disrupt your gut microbiome and cause imbalances in the bacteria (known as symbiosis). This can lead to indigestion, bloating, weight gain and obesity, inflammation, skin conditions, and bowel difficulties.

Plant-based foods tend to be the best anti-inflammatory food sources, as they are rich in antioxidants and low in inflammatory compounds like processed oils and saturated fats. To maximize the anti-inflammatory effects of a vegan diet, its important to limit your intake of added sugars. Moreover, consuming omega-3 fatty acids in the form of flaxseeds, algae or seaweed, chia seeds, pecans, and walnuts can also reduce inflammation.

The vegan diet has been found to lower blood sugar and improve insulin sensitivity, thereby decreasing the risk of type 2 diabetes. This is predominantly due to the high fiber content, vegetable intake, and low-glycemic complex carbohydrates such as legumes and root vegetables, which are high in resistant starch. The vegan diet is also low in saturated fat, which has been associated with elevated blood sugar levels.

The vegan diet is rich in disease-fighting antioxidants and phytonutrients. Between vegetables, fruits, soy, and other legumes, hemp and other seeds, and nuts, vegans consume a variety of superfoods that are packed with vitamins, minerals, and free-radical-scavenging antioxidants. Antioxidants prevent oxidative damage in the body, inhibit tumor genes, and confer anti-inflammatory effects. Accordingly, the vegan diet has been found to lower the risk of certain cancers, such as prostate cancer, stomach cancer, colon cancer, and breast cancer.

Vegans are primary consumers rather than secondary consumers. As such, the vegan diet consumes far less water and natural resources than omnivorous diets and leaves a much smaller carbon footprint. We only have one planet and the environmental impact of many of our choices is rapidly depleting our natural resources and deteriorating our global home.

Animal welfare is a driving force for many people who decide to follow a vegan diet. The meat, dairy, and egg industries are rife with troublesome practices, and many vegans connect to the idea of sparing the lives of animals through their dietary choices.

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Without salt, we would be "adrift in a sea of blandness," wrote Samin Nosrat in her seminal tome, "Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat," noting that "salt has a greater impact on flavor than any other ingredient."

Salt "coaxes out flavors in a pan and awakens the taste of just about anything it touches," said Steven Satterfield, the James Beard award-winning chef of the farm-to-table restaurant Miller Union in Atlanta. Aside from amplifying the natural flavors of foods, he said, salt can suppress bitter compounds such as the spice from a raw radish and expose the vegetable's hidden sweetness.

Yet salt and sodium are not the same thing. The salt we consume, a crystal-like compound whose chemical name is sodium chloride, is a major source of sodium in our bodies, a mineral necessary for proper muscle and nerve function, hydration, regulating blood pressure and other biological processes. To put it another way, we need a certain amount of salt to survive. Determining how much is the tricky part.

For those at high risk of hypertension, the American Heart Association advised aiming for 1,500 milligrams.

Cooking food at home, reading labels and trying new tastes are all effective strategies for lowering your salt intake, she said. Salt-free seasoning blends made of herbs and spices can also help, she added.

Fat naturally carries flavor, and Knowles suggested adding a small amount of a healthy fat source to your food just before serving, such as a spoonful of nut butter in your oatmeal or a drizzle of olive oil over your chicken.

Most important, though, is building a diet around unprocessed or minimally processed whole foods. Even though there is naturally occurring sodium in some of those foods, such as cow's milk and beets, the amount, she said, is typically very small, especially when compared to processed foods such as commercial bread and deli meat. And they are also great sources of potassium, as are other natural foods, including bananas, legumes, baked potatoes, avocados and seafood.

Potassium moderates blood pressure along with other electrolytes such as sodium, Knowles said. And most people don't get enough. So, increasing your potassium intake, while reducing sodium, can do double duty in helping lower blood pressure.

Cooking techniques such as roasting, grilling, searing and smoking can also add layers of complex flavor. Sharma has even discovered that some dishes that normally call for salt taste better without it.

Here are some other easy switches to consider for cutting sodium, without cutting flavor.

1. Go easy on the bread

2. Move hearty veggies to the center of the plate

3. Instead of canned or bottled tomato products, use fresh

4. Build a better salad

Bottled salad dressings can drown a bowl of nutritional goodness in salt and other not-so-good-for-you things in a flash. Try dressing your greens with extra-virgin olive oil and vinegar (or a squeeze of lemon) directly in the bowl instead. No need to measure, just figure on about a 3:1 ratio of oil to acid. The more flavorful your greens and olive oil, the less salt you'll likely be tempted to use. Adding fresh herbs, citrus zest, toasted nuts or fresh or dried fruits to the mix will also boost flavor without the need for salt.

5. Instead of sugary boxed cereal, start your day with oatmeal or another hot cereal

6. Make your own spice blends

Susan Puckett is the former food editor of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and the author of "Eat Drink Delta: A Hungry Traveler's Journey Through the Soul of the South."

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Sugars, starch, and fiber, which are types of carbohydrates, are found in nearly all foods to some degree, but in much higher quantities in foods like bread, oatmeal, pasta, cereal, and other grains, along with fruits, legumes, potatoes, and certain dairy products. Even the healthiest vegetables like kale and broccoli contain carbs. In contrast, foods like meat, poultry, eggs, and nuts are low-carb foods, with most of the calories coming instead from protein or fat.

While there are benefits of consuming carbohydrates, some people believe that carbs lead to weight gain and cause unhealthy spikes in blood sugar. A low-carb diet aims to minimize carbohydrate intake as much as possible by focusing on consuming protein and fat and limiting high-carb foods. If you love steak, chicken, and scrambled eggs, you may find that a low-carb diet is the best way for you to lose weight without feeling deprived. Keep reading for our complete guide on getting started with a low-carb diet to decide if ditching the bread is your path to better health.

Low-carb diets, by definition, restrict carbohydrate intake. However, there are no hard-and-fast rules about how many carbs you can consume on a generalized low-carb diet. There are specific low-carb diets, such as the keto diet, with strict carbohydrate intake values, but the term low-carb diet is an umbrella term that embodies any eating pattern that limits carbohydrate intake. The typical foods consumed on a low-carb diet may vary from person to person, as there are also no particular foods you have to eat. That said, the macronutrient split in a low-carb diet usually limits carbohydrate to 25% of the daily caloric intake. Protein and fat make up the remaining 75%, with flexibility in the relative proportions of each.

Like most popular diets, low-carb diets are intended to help people lose weight and improve markers of health. Excessive sugar consumption is associated with weight gain and obesity, high cholesterol, and type 2 diabetes because it increases the production and exposure to the hormone insulin. By limiting carbohydrates, sugar intake is drastically reduced, which reduces insulin secretion, and indices of health often improve.

Moreover, many people experience significant weight loss after starting a low-carb diet, with some reporting feeling fewer cravings, easier satiety, and less desire to binge. Moreover, because high-carb foods tend to be more readily available and easy to eat mindlessly (potato chips, pretzels, crackers, pasta, cookies, or even fruit), following a low-carb diet can reduce the availability of binge-able foods and their accessibilityand thus, caloric intakeby default. Those who have insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, or type 2 diabetes often report improvements in blood sugar regulation after adopting a low-carb diet.

Low-carb diets encourage the consumption of unprocessed foods high in protein and/or fat, along with a moderate intake of non-starchy carbohydrates to get antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and fiber:

The following can be eaten in moderation depending on your particular dietary and energy needs:

The guiding principle of the low-carb diet is to limit anything sugary, starchy, or high in carbohydrates. As such, most foods rich in carbohydrates are excluded or should be eaten only rarely and in small amounts. Again, the goal is to consume no more than 25% of your daily caloric intake from carbs, and of those, the majority should be high-fiber, complex carbohydrates rather than sugars. Low-carb diets avoid the following:

Curious what a day of eating might look like on a low-carb diet? Below, we share a sample low-carb meal plan:

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Ive never been that much of a picky eater (fortunate, considering my job), but I know a few people who seem to eat nearly the same thing every day. Aside from the sheer boredom of it, Ive always wondered if thats bad for you, since youd only be getting limited types of nutrients, and the same ones, at that. MEL Magazine examined whether eating the same thing every day is bad for you, even when the food is considered healthy (think oatmeal, spinach, chicken), and came up with a conclusion.

MEL argues that the human body is resilient enough to rely on the same types of nutrients, even if they arent super varied. If youre eating a reasonably healthy diet (which is different for everyone), you should be okay. Remember, historically, some civilizations subsisted on diets of mainly starches, dairy, and fats, and survived. Thats not to say those people didnt have their own set of health problems, but hey, they lived.

Yes, a lack of varied type of nutrients isnt to be overlooked, but what MEL is saying is that youll survive. The author, Ian Douglass, suggests you take a multivitamin if youre worried about macronutrients. Despite the fact that many people say that multivitamins are semi-useless and arent absorbed fully, he argues that vitamins you get naturally from food also arent all necessarily absorbed fully through your body, and that youre going to excrete some no matter what.

Because there are so many vitamins packed into a multivitamin supplement, and each single vitamin contained therein is absorbed differently, its not that multivitamins are completely useless. Its just that your body will only take in so much of each in terms of efficiency. MEL also argues that you might not be getting as much nutrition as you think you are from food; some vitamins degrade from exposure to heat (like when its being cooked), and some require fat as a vehicle to be absorbed in your body. Otherwise you just pee the remainder out.

Nutrition is complicated and theres no one-size fits all scenario when it comes to food. But if youre someone who just prefers the same thing regularly, its most likely that youre not doing yourself much harm in the process.

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It would be great if every inflammatory bowel disease - such as ulcerative colitis, the one that plagues chef Sunny Anderson - could be cured by simply eating healthier. Alas, fruits and veggies might actually be irritating for someone with UC: "I can't just have a big salad because my body doesn't break it down," Anderson told ABC News in 2014. "If you get my cookbook, there are only four vegetable recipes. Everything else is meat and potatoes!"

Healthline points out that while everyone is different, those with UC trying to avoid a flare-up would do well to avoid fat, increase their Vitamin C, and eat plenty of fiber when their intestines are not inflamed.

For Anderson, managing ulcerative colitis requires a comprehensive approach one that includes a good night's sleep, managing stress, and talking about her condition, all of which have all helped Anderson to live a happy, well-balanced life, according to Everyday Health. But when it comes to food which happens to be how Anderson makes her living the chef says she has to be careful about what she eats. Bell peppers and most fruits are out, because her system can't handle the skins. She won't do corn or leafy greens either ... most of the time. "I have many foods I love, and as soon as I feel I'm out of the woods on a flare-up, I pack my system with the nutrients that weren't being absorbed," she explains. Which may or may not mean a big ol' plate of chimis.

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THE word diet originates from the Greek dieta meaning to live normally. However, nowadays it mostly refers to restricting food to help weight loss rather than a way to enjoy food and health.

Throughout history diets have come and gone. Celebrity diets are popular and often bizarre, but are not a new thing. The Daniel Fast, which resembles a vegan diet, and which has its roots in the Book of Daniel, is perhaps one of the earliest examples of a diet. In around 450 BC Daniel apparently asked if his men were as strong as the Babylonians after a couple of weeks just eating vegetables. This highlights our deep cultural links to diet: for identity, spirituality and, of course, health.

Fasting diets appear throughout our cultural history, seen in Ramadan, Hinduism and Orthodox Christian practices. These vary from not eating during daylight through to just eating a simple vegetarian diet. In the Christian calendar, for instance, historically specific days used to be designated as meat-free. The data is mixed in relation to the health effects of religious fasting, as it depends on how people eat in between fasts.

Fasting may have little to no additional benefits beyond simply inducing a calorie deficit, which itself can have metabolic benefits (lower blood fats and sugars) and weight loss.

Another theme from fasting is the abstinence from meat and animal products. This was seen in the rise of the vegetarian movement in northern England during the 19th century. This movement inspired food entrepreneurs, including William Kellogg (famous for cereals) and Sylvester Graham (crackers), to develop alternative products. The principle behind these being to follow a simple and pious diet to improve the body, mind, and spirit. The followers of this movement linked eating animal products to sin and poor health. The merits of this argument are more philosophical than physiological. But in the age of climate change awareness, the argument to reduce animal produce in our diets has perhaps reemerged as one of the tools we have to save the planet.

The 18th-century doctor George Cheyne was mocked in the press due to his weight (at one point estimated at 220 kg). Many of the wealthier Georgian households would have at the time consumed a high-calorie diet, with large meals of many meats including beef sirloin and pigeon. Mr. Cheyne developed the vegetable and milk diet with fewer calories. His own diet included milk, tea, coffee, bread, butter, mild cheese, fruits, nuts, and tender roots including turnips and carrots. He drank no alcohol, barring an occasional small glass of cider.

In the 19th century, undertaker William Banting trying to manage his own weight wrote Letters on Corpulence. This is seen as the forerunner of many of the popular low-carbohydrate diets, including keto we see today. Mr. Bantings version did include a few ounces of rusk (a light, dry biscuit or piece of twice-baked bread) a day, but it also included more sherry or other alcoholic drinks in a day than is recommended.

Throughout history some incredibly strange and dangerous diets have been championed. During the 1920s, the slim androgynous popular look for women may have led to a drive for weight loss. This led to a range of unhealthy practices of varying effect on weight from ingesting tapeworms, which could have led to malnutrition as vital minerals would not have been absorbed, through to instead of snacking having a cigarette, when tobacco companies added appetite suppressants to cigarettes. This was before the causal link between smoking and cancer was known, so although it may have reduced food intake, it is possibly one of the least healthy diets to follow.

The cotton ball diet is said to have been developed by models as a method of reducing food intake by swallowing cotton balls to fill the stomach and soak up stomach juices. Most cotton balls today are bleached polyester fibers and therefore this nonsensical approach to calorie restriction is neither effective or safe.

The Mediterranean diets history goes back to at least ancient Roman times. However, it is subtly different across the Mediterranean region. The best-known healthy version is recorded in rural Greece, a simple diet of foods including fish, vegetables, fruit, grains, nuts, and some olive oil and wine as well as a little dairy and meat as part of a food-orientated lifestyle. This is very different to the foods seen in the Mediterranean today. Global food culture changed with more highly processed foods containing fat, sugar and salt becoming available.

If we learn one thing from diets across history it is that enjoying simple food with others, and not too much, is the best way to both be, and stay, healthy.

James Brown is an Associate Professor in Biology and Biomedical Science, Aston University. He previously received funding from the EU Horizon 2020 scheme to study personalized approaches to food choices. Duane Mellor is the Lead for Evidence-Based Medicine and Nutrition, Aston Medical School, Aston University. He is a member of the British Dietetic Association and has supported the production of material for Vegan Society (unpaid). They have previously been employed using funding from Horizon 2020 scheme to study personalized approaches to food choices.

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People have been following the Ayurvedic lifestyle for thousands of years. The name is a combination of two Sanskrit words that are translated as life (Ayur) and science (Veda). It is aform of holistic medicine that originated in Indiaandis all about supporting healthy digestion with mindful food choices. Itplaces a focus on balancing different types of energy within your body, and is often personalized with foods to eat based on what will work best for your own body. This way of eating can improve your health and your mental wellness!

The Ayurvedic diet has set guidelines for what, how, and when you should eat. These guidelines are based off of your dosha, or your body type. According to Ayurveda, there are three categories that people fall under. Each dosha has its own set of characteristics and suggestions for how to eat and live to receive the most health benefits.

People with a dominant Pitta tend to be very athletic, and muscular, leaders. They are very goal-oriented, motivated in all aspects of life, and can be competitive. They are very self-determined in everything they set their minds to, and can master skills easily. They also have a strong appetite and perfect digestion. According to ancient practices, grains like wheat, white rice, barley and oats, and fruits such as grapes, mango, pomegranate, pineapple, oranges, melon, cherries, coconut, avocado and plums are said to be especially beneficial for Pittas.

People with a dominant vata dosha are usually characterized as having a thin, light build. They are naturally energetic, creative, and love constant change. Some of their strengths include thinking outside the box, multi-tasking, and being quick learners. According to Ayurveda, vatas should follow a regular daily routine, manage stress through meditation and other calming activities, and maintain a warm body temperature by avoiding cold weather and consuming warm foods and drinks. Hot fluids like soups or stews, avocado, coconut, olives, berries, nuts, and seeds are just some of the best foods for Vatas to consume.

Kapha (earth + water)

People with a dominant Kapha are strong, steady, stable, and methodical. Theyre known for being caring, trustworthy, patient, and thick-boned. They are easy-going, and calm, and prefer warm, dry climates. To maintain optimal health, Kaphas should try and stick to a regular exercise routine, and a healthy diet. Kapha should try and eat more vegetables like asparagus, cucumbers, celery, okra, grains like wheat, white rice, barley and oats, and calming spices such as coriander, and cardamom.

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Kendra, Ayurvedic chef and teacher explains that Ayurvedic cooking is all about supporting healthy digestion with mindful food choices and preparation. In her video, she shares her wisdom on how to best cook foods ayurvedically, that will best support your agni (digestive fire)! Kendra shares some helpful tips on how to make sure you are selecting the right herbs and spices, and approaching all of your meals with loving-kindness, as she says.

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One of the most important aspects of maintaining good health is ensuring that one meets the recommended daily nutrient needs through the food one eats. A nutrient deficiency in the daily diet could impact the quality of life and result in ailments. Its important to raise awareness on how one can meet their bodys complete nutrition requirements and overcome the insufficiencies in their daily diet, thereby filling the nutrition gap, says Dr K Loganathan, HOD and Consulting Physician, SKS hospital, Salem, adding, The daily consumption of a nutrition supplement helps the body replenish and maintain adequate micronutrients, which in turn helps in several ways, including boosting your immunity, maintaining energy levels and improving heart health.

While our average Indian diet is high on nutrition, it still only fulfils up to 70per cent, or even lower, of ones daily vitamins and minerals (micronutrients) need. This shocking revelation came from theSupradyn Nutrition Survey2021 where an overwhelming 85per cent of 220 doctors and nutritionists surveyed from urban India believed the above to be the case. The research also reported that Vitamin B12 and D3 are the top two vitamins lacking in an average daily diet across the country, followed by Zinc, Iron, Calcium, Folic Acid and Vitamin C.

This data might surprise many, like Dr V Chandrasekhar, Professor, HOD of Medicine & Cardiology Department and Superintendent of MGM Hospital, Warangal, points out. He says, Often times people are perplexed when they are unable to improve their energy and immunity levels even after trying their best to eat right, sleep well and exercise regularly. The reason behind this is brilliantly captured in Supradyns Nutrition Survey. Inclusion of multivitamin-multi-mineral supplements helps the body absorb essential nutrients such as Vitamin B12, Vitamin D3, Iron, Calcium, among others, which play a pivotal role in nourishing the body.

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The Indian diet has a 70-30 barrier, meaning that while we do get up to 70per cent of the vitamins and minerals (micronutrients) from regular meals, the deficit of 30% still remains. What can be done to overcome this 70-30 barrier? Like Dr Chandrashekhar says, one can take multivitamin supplements, which help overcome the nutrient deficit of our diet. If you have any apprehensions about taking supplements, Dr Ahmed Mohiuddin, Consulting Physician and HOD of Department of Medicine, ZOI Hospitals, Hyderabad, assures that multivitamin and multi-mineral supplements are composed of all the essential micronutrients your body needs. For instance, the Vitamin B complex helps to convert food into energy and keeps the nervous system functioning properly. Vitamin C and Zinc are proven to increase immune function. We hope that this survey helps educate the masses, helping them achieve adequate nutrition requirements.

Wondering how do multivitamins help? There are multiple benefits like maintaining skin health, eye health, hair health, and, most importantly, considering the need of recent times to improve immunity and increase energy levels.Do keep in mind though, that you need to consult your doctor before you take any supplements.Here are the two main health benefits of taking multivitamins.

Increases energy levels:Research shows that consumption of multivitamins can cause a boost in mood, reduce anxiety, and increase energy levels. In addition, it also shows a trend towards better sleep.

Helps improve immunity:Vitamins and supplements help to keep your immune system healthy, thus reducing the chance of falling sick due to viral infections. You are advised to have vitamin D and zinc supplements for the same.

Another question that arises is whether you need to take multiple supplements for each nutrient. No! TheSupradyn Daily Multivitamin Supplementtablet is all you need in a day to get up to 100% of the key nutrients. The new Supradyn Daily with its improved formulation contains 5 times zinc (as compared to the old Supradyn formulation) and 12 essential vitamins, that helps build your immunity on a daily basis and provide higher energy levels to lead a healthy life. So, check with your doctor and start putting your health first. You can buy the tablets here.

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