Dr. Rohan Bansal

Pediatrics Resident, Department Of Pediatrics, HIHT, DDN (UK)

Whether you are a student, employed, or a homemaker, finding the time and way to eat
healthy and keep yourself fit can be difficult. With responsibilities and deadlines piling
up, many sit in the same place for hours on end, resort to ordering in, and stock up on
unhealthy packaged foods at home. However, making small changes and choosing
healthier options is not as challenging as it may seem.
And as the major component of an Indian diet consists of cereal/pulse-based foods
which lead to less consumption of foods rich in vitamins such as vegetables, fruits and
dairy products, thus resulting in their deficiencies.
Moreover, no single food item or food group can satisfy the requirements of all the
micronutrients we need to lead a healthy life. Hence, including health supplements
along with the food that we consume, will help to satisfy our dietary requirements of
nutrients especially micronutrients.