‘ DO NOT DEPEND TOO MUCH ON SUPPLEMENTS’
The
best nutrients can be acquired from food and not from supplements. Sadly, most middle- aged people, due to lack of time, hectic work life and also sheer lack of interest, are not willing to pay the required attention that is due to their food. As a result, some of them end up depending on vitamin supplements for their daily intake.
M. Gayathri, dietician at Apollo Hospitals, says, “Instead of fruit juices, choose whole fruits. Instead of refined foods like maida and rava, use whole wheat flour, broken wheat, porridge and oats. Supplements are only required under specific conditions, not otherwise.”
It is important to understand that foods help build immunity. Gayathri explains, “A strong immune system helps protect the body from diseases. During middle- age one has to work towards building endurance and hence foods which protect the body must be consumed.”