Aug 14, 2020
‘Consume Vitamin A rich, plant-based food for good immunity and improved vision,’ says FSSAI.
The food that we eat plays an important role in ensuring our health and physical fitness. In the wake of pandemic, health experts and dieticians are talking on eating healthy foods to boost immunity, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) recommended some vitamin A-rich, plant-based foods to be included in our diet.
“Consume Vitamin A rich,
Below are the certain foods that FSSAI suggested with health benefits:
Sweet potato: Rich in vitamin A and C, sweet potatoes are high in nutrients and fibre content helps people with obesity, high cholesterol and hypertension. Orange-fleshed sweet potato is an important source of beta-carotene, the precursor to vitamin A. A good source of fibre is light on guts to reduce constipation.
Papaya: This tropical fruit is rich in vitamin A and C, apart from potassium, antioxidants and fibre. When eaten on an empty stomach, papaya helps clear the digestive tract of toxins and smoothen bowel movement. The presence of digestive enzymes also help keep disorders like bloating and constipation at bay. Keeps liver, kidneys and other vital organs healthy and free of ailments.
Tomato: This veg-o-fruit agri product is rich in vitamins and glutathione. Tomato helps fight carcinoma and keeps other life-threatening diseases at bay. Its antioxidant properties also improve skin health. Tomatoes is full of vitamin C, K, iron, folate, potassium and other nutrients.
Carrot: This vegetable when eaten raw keeps the digestive system strong and prevent constipation due to the fibrous quality. Carrots are known to keep blood sugar levels under control. Additionally, they have heart-protective antioxidant called lycopene.
Mango: A fruit so rich in vitamin A, E and C and fibre helps in digestion and the regulation of blood lipid levels and checking cholesterol levels. Besides, the bioactive compound mangiferin also helps fight several diseases like cancer and heart diseases.
Green leafy vegetables: The highest source of fiber and iron is found in leafy vegetables. These are also rich in vitamin C, vitamin B6, Magnesium, Potassium and vital salts. They further contain antioxidants which help control blood pressure levels and improve eye health. FSSAI has recommended adding green leafy vegetables to one’s diet to boost immunity and fight mal-nutrients at basic level..