Ritu Maggo's Profile

B.Sc Home Science, Diploma In Dietetics Public Health Nutrition

A nutritionist by academic qualification, Ritu has professionally worked extensively in the field of nutrition, diabetes education and weight management. She has written on diet and nutrition for Medindia.

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Functional Foods

Functional Foods

Functional foods are defined as foods that provide additional health-promoting and disease-preventing benefits beyond the basic function of supplying nutrients.

Diet Articles
Anti-dandruff Foods - Slide Show

Anti-dandruff Foods - Slide Show

Poor nutrition can be a contributing factor to the development of dandruff. Adding foods rich in key nutrients like zinc and vitamin B6 to the diet can help control dandruff symptoms

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Lifestyle and Healthy Eating Habits - Slideshow

Lifestyle and Healthy Eating Habits - Slideshow

Healthy eating is all about making positive choices, focusing on foods which provide necessary nutrients to maintain good health, prevent deficiency diseases and chronic diet-related disorders.

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Know your Oils and Fats - Slide Show

Know your Oils and Fats - Slide Show

Fats are important for many body functions. It is important to understand their different types so that a balance can be created by restricting the wrong fats and including good fats.

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Energy Boosters - Slideshow

Energy Boosters - Slideshow

Foods like whole grains, nuts & seeds, fruits and dairy products boost energy levels in our body. Besides, these foods are great sources of vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants

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