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NUTRITION DEFICIENCY
Nutrition deficiency is seen in developing as well as developed countries. It may be due to under nutrition of poor country or over nutrition of rich country. People’s diets have changed. Lack of food is not the only reason for nutrition deficiency, but over consumption of saturated fats and sugar also is also to be blamed. We take too much sugar, sweets, refined foods and starches that deteriorate health. Moreover, alcohol, nicotine and caffeine are there to rob our nutrition. Such foods do not provide good vitamins and minerals but are loaded with fats and calories. These foods can lead to obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and so on. Sometimes lack of awareness of nutritional requirement is also responsible. Nutrition deficiency diseases like Marasmus, Osteomalacia, Depression, skin disease, Indigestion have become common. Processing and cooking of food destroy most of the B &C Vitamins. Daily hassles do not permit us to look after the nutrients of consumed food. Nutritionally poor diet will affect body more after the age of forty.
Serious concern is about tobacco and alcohol as they destroy vitamins in the body. Daily and acute stress also wears out vitamins and minerals. Despite having good food, body may not get the benefits because of above reasons. A planned and balanced diet is a need of the day. |
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Olive oil
Olive oil provides the body with much-needed, essential fatty acids. Olive oil is a vegetable oil that has been extracted from crushed olives. There are various types of culinary olive oil. Virgin olive oil is the one where the oil was produced without any chemical treatments. This type of oil is generally darker than refined olive oil. Refined olive oil is produced using chemicals and is of lower quality oil than virgin olive oil. Extra virgin olive oil contains no more than 0.8% acidity, while virgin olive oil has an acidity of less than 2%. Standard olive oil has 1% acidity, however, it commonly lacks a strong aroma and flavour. Olive oil is rich in antioxidants, which help to fight of free radicals causing damage to cells. It may help lower blood pressure and may protect the body against cardiovascular disease.
Olive oil plays an important role within the immune system as it protects it against bacteria and/or viruses. It also aids the digestive system by inhibiting gastric motility. Apart from its nutritional benefits, olive oil may assist with anti-aging by releasing anti-oxidants such as vitamin E and polyphenols and assisting in the lubrication of joints, thereby reducing the risk of bone degeneration. |
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