Diet

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Simple vs. Complex Carbohydrates – Here is What You Need to Know
You may have heard that eating complex carbs is better than simple carbs. Complex carbs pack in more nutrients than simple carbs. They’re higher in fiber and digest more slowly. This also makes them more filling, which means they’re a good option for weight control. Fiber is a type of complex carbohydrates and a constituent of plant-based foods. It is best to get an item with the ratio of carbohydrates to fiber of 5:1 or less.
Dietary Fiber
Dietary Fiber in the diet has a very significant negative impact on your health. Fiber tends to bulk up feces and also tends to reduce fat absorption. When you consume a diet rich in fiber, the sugars in that diet are released slowly. This keeps your blood sugar levels in check.
Iron deficiency
When iron is deficient in your system, the rate of production of red blood cells and/or haemoglobin is reduced and Anemia might ensue. You will usually feel weakness and your working capacity will be reduced
Vitamin B12 deficiency
Iron and Vitamin B12 deficiencies are the most significant ones as they might cause Anemia. Iron and Vitamin B12 are the most common nutritional deficiencies in India.
Avoiding Risk of Deficiencies in your Diet
All the risks of deficiencies can be avoided by adopting a diet that is rich in fiber, have a low glycemic index, contains an adequate amount of proteins in both plant and animal form, low in fats and oils and rich in fruits and vegetables.
Mediterranean Diet
Are you aware that you are following a Mediterranean Diet? The Mediterranean Diet pattern includes the regular consumption of seafood, olive oil, vegetables, fruits, wine, whole grain cereals, and dairy products.
The Most Important Nutrients Missing in Diets Around the World
Similar to the geographical distribution of dietary plans, there are also other categories of dietary patterns. Some are designed to reduce weight, some are customized according to religious compulsions. Others are just meant to prevent or control diseases. All these diet patterns are healthy for the human body on some grounds but at the same time, they might put the body in danger of nutritional deficiencies.
Human Diet
Geography and modernization have given rise to different types of diets. Some of those which we will cover in this article are the Western Diet, Mediterranean Diet, and the Eastern Diet. However, due to globalization, most food items are now available in most of the geographical regions around the globe. Meanwhile most diets have enough nutrients to fulfill your body requirements of macronutrients, they do not necessarily provide you with all the micronutrients that you need.
MEDITERRANEAN DIET - Iron deficiency
This diet pattern is followed mostly in Southern Europe and is considered one of the healthiest diets in the world. This diet pattern includes the regular consumption of seafood, olive oil, vegetables, fruits, wine, whole grain cereals, and dairy products. Processed meat, salt, and sugars are consumed in lower rates when compared to other diets around the world. Meanwhile this type of diet is not normally associated with deficiency of nutrients.
How Do Fibers Protect You Against Diabetes, Atherosclerosis, and Heart Diseases
The western diet lacks key nutrients such as Dietary Fiber. Dietary Fiber usually functions to protect you against such morbid conditions mentioned above. Dietary Fiber is very low in The Standard American Diet (SAD). This is usually due to the reduced intake of whole grains, fruits, and vegetables.
The Most Important Nutrients Missing In Your Diet.
Human Diets are directly or indirectly dependant upon plants and subsequently, plant-based products.