ZINC & Vitamin E

Best sources of zinc are whole grain (atta, dalia etc) daals & pulses (beans). Nuts, bran, wheatgerm,  milk, liver, egg yolk, oysters, seafood, sunflower  seeds, peanuts. Ishi Khosla emphasizes the role of zinc in our health as an important antioxidant, essential for normal growth, reproduction, immunity.  It is needed for action of many enzymes and  to maintain taste and smell.  Its deficiency may cause loss of appetite, slow growth and poor immunity.

Its daily requirement in males is 9.5 mg and females must have 7 mg of zinc in a day. Ishi recommends foods such as raw oysters, cooked liver of Pork  ,Chicken and Beef.  Cooked Chickpeas, Black eyed peas, Lentils. Vitamin E Vitamin E is an antioxidant. It prevents oxidation of free radicals of polyunsaturated fatty acids present in the cell membrane and tissues. Nutritionist  and Health expert Ishi Khosla says Vitamin E reduces the risk of certain cancers, prevents  formation of cataracts, supports  the lungs., reduces the risk of heart disease.It also boosts the immune system. Ishi recommends nuts especially almonds, walnuts wheatgerm, olives , soybean, corn seeds, vegetable oils. Ishi says Sweet potatoes, pumpkin, sunflower seeds, spinach, apples, pears are an excellent source of vitamin E.    Some other good sources of Vitamin E are Yogurt, Mayonnaise, roasted peanuts,  potato chips, tofu, cabbage, tomato, green peas, salted butter, dried apricots. Source: theweightmonitor.com- India's First Fully Online Weight Loss Portal