Nutritionist-Superfoods

Superfoods

As a nutritionist, you should be aware of superfoods. Superfood is a category of food rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, providing multiple health benefits!

Often when one thinks of a superfood, they assume it to be an imported item like broccoli or kale among other products.

But, that’s not true. Superfoods have existed among the primary ingredients of Indian cuisine for centuries, most commonly known as:

"DADI MAA KE NUSKE"

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Indian Gooseberry (Amla)

​It's 20 times richer in Vitamin C than its foreign friend Acai Berry, which has similar anti-aging and immunity-boosting properties.

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Indian Blackberry (Kaala Jamun)

​Suitable for people suffering from diabetes, the Indian Blackberry is a backyard-grown all-rounder for tiredness, throat pain, controlling blood sugar levels, and helps build stronger immunity. 

Bitter gourd (Karela)

Bitter gourd is rich in an active compound known as charantin enzyme, which controls the blood sugar level, also vit c of bitter gourd helps in inflammation in the pancreas due to diabetes.

Fenugreek (Methidana)

Methi Help in lowering insulin resistance increases glucose utilization and helps in controlling diabetes. Provide Vit B and fiber that helps the body to manage diabetes.

Turmeric

If used regularly, turmeric can help promote the cardiovascular system and fight certain types of cancers. This herb is excellent for detoxification.

​Your celebrity clients are very happy with your work and have recommended your name to Sonam Kapoor​!!!

​Sonam is dealing with Diabetes type-1, where the insulin (hormones that help in digestion of sugars) producing cells are damaged.

It's a genetic disorder. ​

Multiple Choice

Sonam wants to manage her diabetes with the help of superfoods. Which amongst the following would you include in her diet?

​You should add Indian gooseberries or Jamun to her diet as it helps in managing blood sugar levels for diabetes patients.

Multiple Choice

Sonam is also facing severe vitamin deficiency. Which of the following foods would not be useful to manage this condition?

• Option A, i.e. Karela is rich in ​vit. C.

• ​Option B, i.e. Methi seeds are rich in vit. B.

• Option C i.e. ​Amla is rich in vit. C.

• Option D, i.e. Turmeric/ Haldi, on the other hand, contains several antioxidants but does not help manage vitamin deficiency.

Multiple Choice

Sonam wants to include a rich fiber source in her diet that can help her manage blood sugar levels as well. Which superfood would you recommend to her?

Fenugreek or Methidana is a great source of natural fiber and also helps in managing diabetes. Thus, you should include this in her diet.

Good news, Sonam is pregnant!

She wants you to include superfoods specifically for pregnancy in her diet.

Let's search about superfoods you can use for​ pregnancy!

Multiple Choice

Considering that Sonam is a vegan (doesn't consume any animal product), which of the following can you include in her diet?

As Sonam is a vegan, she cannot consume options B, C, and D​ i.e. eggs, yogurt, and red meat are all produced from animals. Thus, you can include only berries in her diet.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following superfoods would help in providing enough Omega 3 for the mother and at the same time help in the brain development of the baby?

Both avocado and nuts are​ great sources of Omega 3, but as mentioned we have to focus not just on the mother but on the baby's brain development as well. Thus, you should incorporate Avocado which can do both!

Well Done!

Sonam's Diet plan is ready. Let's have a look!!!

​Here is our mommy-to-be!

Look how radiant she's looking with all the superfoods you have given her. She is very happy with the results​.

Good job!!!​

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