VITAMIN OF THE WEEK

VITAMIN OF THE WEEK

VITAMIN B2 - RIBOFLAVIN

# Vitamin B2 - Riboflavin is a part of Vitamin B group.

# Its formerly known as Vitamin G

# Riboflavin is a yellow-orange solid substance with poor solubility in water compared to other B vitamins.

RECOMMENDED INTAKE :

• 0-6 months: 0.3 mg
• 6-12 months: 0.4 mg
• 1-3 years: 0.5 mg
• 4-8 years: 0.6 mg
• 9-13 years: 0.9 mg
• 14-18 years, female: 1.0 mg
• 14-18 years, male: 1.3 mg
• 19+ years, female: 1.1 mg
• 19+ years, male: 1.3 mg
• Pregnant women: 1.4 mg
• Lactating women: 1.6 mg

FUNCTIONS OF RIBOFLAVIN

# Increase Energy Levels

# Boost immune system

# Helps to maintain Healthy hair & skin

# Boost Athletic performance

# Promotes healthy reproductive function

# Helps to red blood cell production

FOOD SOURCES :

1. DAIRY PRODUCTS

2. EGGS

3. GREEN LEAFY VEGETABLES

4. LEAN MEATS

5. LEGUMES

6. NUTS 

NOTES :

# Deficiency of Riboflavin is not common.

# As it is a water soluble vitamins, excess riboflavin will removed by the body through urine.

# The excess level of riboflavin can be found easily by the yellow color of the urine.

# This vitamin should be replenishes everyday.

# Riboflavin is destroyed by exposure of light, should not store in the glass containers. 

# Eat Freshly Bought fruits & Vegetables to get more vitamin B2. 

SPICE OF THE WEEK - MUSTARD SEEDS

SPICE OF THE WEEK 

MUSTARD SEEDS

# Brown Mustard is a spice that was cultivated in Indus Valley Civilization and is one of the important spices used in the Indian Sub continent Today.

# There are 3 varieties of mustard seeds are available: Black Mustard, White Mustard and Brown Mustard.

# Mustard seeds are sold either whole or as a ground powder.

# Mustard Oil, Mustard Sauce and Mustard Powders are available.

#Mustard Seeds should be kept in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dark and dry place.

# Always roast  the mustard seeds well  when cooking.

 MUSTARD SAUCE

 MUSTARD POWDER

MUSTARD OIL

NUTRITIVE VALUES :

# Mustard seeds are an excellent source of selenium

# A Very good source of Omega-3 Fatty  acids

# Rich in manganese

# A great source of phosphorus, magnesium and copper

# Rich in Vitamin B1

HEALTH BENEFITS OF MUSTARD SEEDS

1. Protects from Gastrointestinal Caner.
2. Helps to control symptoms of Asthma
3. Helps to speeding up metabolism and helps to lose weight
4. Slows down the ageing process
5. Relieves Rheumatoid, arthritis and muscle pain.
6. Lowers cholesterol
7.Stimulates Hair growth
8. Helps to relieve the symptoms of piles and fissures
9. Fights Skin infection
10. Improves immunity