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78 years back we have fought our way to freedom by great leaders. Today we are yet to be free from illness & disease. Fighting stronger will reduce the incidence of disease. By bolstering our fighting spirit and resilience, we can reduce the incidents of disease, paving the way for a healthier future.
🇮🇳 The Indian Flag is a combination of saffron, white, and green colors with a blue chakra (wheel) in the center. Like the colors of the national flag, food with tricolor plays an important role in stimulating the appetite.
🍊 ORANGE FOODS: The abundance of antioxidants, vitamins, fiber, and phytonutrients in orange foods are good for your skin, eyes, and heart and also decrease your risk to diseases. Ex-Sweet potato, oranges, mango, papaya, pumpkin, and carrots to be consumed in large amounts.
🍚 WHITE FOODS: foods are high in fiber; anthoxanthins have anti-inflammatory benefits. Ex- Rice, cauliflower, tofu, milk, white beans, and yogurt to be consumed in moderation.
🥗 GREEN FOODS: are great sources of phytonutrients and have great healing powers. It’s packed with nutrients and is an extremely important part of our diet EX-Spinach, Broccoli, beans, green leafy vegetables & Green lentils.
Time to Pledge:
1️⃣ Adopt Healthy Dietary Patterns: Embrace a balanced diet rich in superfoods. Let your plate reflect the diversity and vibrancy of the Indian flag.
2️⃣ Firmly Establish Lifestyle Changes: Say no to alcohol and smoking. Focus on maintaining a healthy weight and incorporating regular exercise into your routine.
3️⃣ Use Tools to Assess Your Disease Risk: Regularly monitor your BMI, Waist-to-Hip Ratio (WHR), and weight to stay on top of your health.
In the immortal words of the Queen, "I want to break free." Let's apply this sentiment to our health journey. It's time to break free from the shackles of poor dietary habits and sedentary lifestyles. Remember, we should "eat to live healthy, not live to eat."
As we celebrate our nation's independence, let's also declare our independence from disease. By embracing the nutritional wisdom hidden in our national colors and pledging to make healthier choices, we can truly "eat to beat disease."
This Independence Day, let's start a new revolution- a revolution of health, vitality, and true freedom. After all, isn't personal well-being the ultimate form of independence?