Zucchini/courgette, supplies potassium, says Mayo Clinic, an essential mineral that plays a vital role in keeping the body functioning smoothly.
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'Whether it's paneer for vegetarians or chicken and fish for non-vegetarians, the overall intake of protein is not sufficient.'
"If you are eliminating rice, oil, nuts or any food items which give you good nutrients, it becomes very difficult to manage the other nutrients which were supposed to come from that food item," explains Dr Rajeshwari Panda.
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'Throw away all perishable foods that have been left at room temperature for more than two hours,' suggests dietician Komal Jethmalani.
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Chapati in addition provides fibre from whole grain cereal whereas rice is a refined cereal, without fibre content, says Komal Jethmalani.
Drinking plenty of water will help keep your blood clean and reduce the build-up of excessive toxins -- cholesterol being one of them.
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'I remember how my grandmother was scared for me when I joined the industry because she was aware of the hurdles and pitfalls.' 'It's a harsh place.' 'When the going is good, it's great, but you really have to have the spirit to deal with the situation when the chips are down.'
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'Try to get in 30 to 60 minutes of a brisk walk every day, like my grandparents would do in the village -- twice a day they would go for morning walks and they would go after dinner.'
Eating poorly may make you feel exhausted after a workout.
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