Come winter, you should take extra care and make sure you add some specific vitamins like Vitamin B12 in your food to strengthen your immunity. Add them in your diet and say bye to health issues in the winter!
With the chill sense spreading across on the onset of winter, you may start to think of mouth-watering hot chocolate and chai but don’t forget that winter is also prone to infections on account of the cold and chilling weather.
Strengthening immunity in your body will enable you to function efficiently on a daily basis. To lead such healthy life, you need a few essential vitamins and minerals or else you may be exposed to some of diseases.
Vitamin B12 (also Cobalamin) is one of the most vital vitamins required in your body. Since vitamin B12 is water-soluble, it can’t be produced in and by animals or plants independently. Hence, the deficiency is very common amongst vegetarians and vegans as there aren’t many vegetarian-driven sources of vitamin B12.
Primarily Vitamin B12 can be found in the non-vegetarian foods. It is also present in milk and dairy products.
Those who adopt vegetarian lifestyle should ensure that they consult their family doctor and consume B12 supplements and multivitamins and on a regular basis, health experts says.
You may note that Vitamin B12 is is very important for the formation of red blood cells and to regulate cell metabolism. It is also important for DNA formation and its synthesis. The functioning of your brain and nervous system also primarily depends on this particular vitamin. Since B12 vitamin can not be produced in your body on its own, it is very important to source this vitamin through your diet.
Here are five interesting sources of vitamin B12 that you can get and how you can add in your diet.
1. Chicken
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Chicken is a good source for for Vitamin B12 and protein. Chicken can be cooked in different forms. -Chicken masala without oil and Chicken and Corn Soup are two major guilt free chicken recipes. It can consumed in other forms also like fried and grilled.
2. Cheese
Swiss Emmental and cottage cheese (paneer) are a few of the key sources of vitamin B12. Vegetarians can opt this one as it is a notable source of this vitamin. It can be taken in many ways at any time of the day. Cheese can ben taken with your bread sandwich or even directly. Cheese Fingers and Paneer Besan Cheela are two recipes to try with.
3. Buttermilk
As we said earlier, all dairy products are a good source of vitamin B12. Buttermilk is one among them. It is a light liquid food and it also supports in digestion. You can prepare buttermilk at your home or get it ready made from the shop and consume directly. It can also be taken with rice.
4. Seafood
All fish and shellfish are good sources of vitamin B12. Other seafood options include mussels, mackerel, clams, tuna, sardines and herring. Here are two fish recipes you can try this winter season to reap in the best benefits: Fish can be prepared as curry, fry, pulao and in Tikka Salad forms to consume.
5. Egg
One of the most general and easy to prepare foods is eggs. You can have daily one egg as it is a great addition to your daily diet. Boiled eggs are always seen as good options as it is oil free. You can also have it as egg salads for lunch and you can even toss it with some rice for pulao. Egg fried rice and scrambled eggs very popular egg dishes.’
(With inputs from The OnLook News Research Bureau)’
Disclaimer: This story including advice/suggestions provides only generic information. It is not at all a substitute for qualified medical opinion. Always have a consultation with a specialist or your doctor for more information. The OnLook never claim responsibility for this information.
Disclaimer: This story including advice/suggestions provides only generic information. It is not at all a substitute for qualified medical opinion. Always have a consultation with a specialist or your doctor for more information. The OnLook never claim responsibility for this information.
