SARA NUTRITION

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...

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 contr...