Consume seasonally available vegetables and fruits as our palates change with each harvest calendar. The variety of foods consumed must complement the seasons - lighter foods in spring & summer & comfort food in winters, Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare said.
For a balanced diet, make sure children eat the right amount & combination of GO, GROW, & GLOW foods. GO foods provide energy; GLOW foods help prevent disease & GROW foods build muscle for strength.
Eating local means celebrating the fact that healthy & nutritious food comes from your neighbourhood. Switch to consumption of local foods to treat your taste buds & grow a strong local economy.
Diversify your diets eating variety, local & seasonal. Diet tips: -Drink clean & safe water to stay fit. -Have low-fat protein rich foods viz pulses & sprouted pulses, lean meat & fish. -Prefer fresh & seasonal whole fruits over fruit juices
Staying hydrated is not only about drinking water & other beverages, but also about eating the right foods. Quench your thirst with foods with high water content like watermelons, cucumbers, tomatoes, radishes, etc.
