PATARIMAI - VAIKŲ SVEIKATA: dabartinė situacija ir mitybos įpročiai - Deimantė Rapalytė-Kuliešienė

In spring, frequent colds, hair loss, lack of energy, a bad mood, and sleep disorders. All of these are signs of a weakened body after winter. Questions are answered by nutritionist Deimante Rapalyte from Deimantes wellness clinic. ☀️

• WHAT VITAMINS LACK IN SPRING?

In the spring, we mostly lack group B vitamins, vitamin D and C.

Group B vitamins found in green leafy vegetables - spinach, beet leaves, lettuce, kale; leguminous vegetables - oatmeal, beans, lentils, peas; cereals - brown rice, pearl barley, spelt and amaranth; nuts, seeds and fruits - avocados, bananas.

Vitamin D we get most of the sun, but in small quantities, and can find in oily fish, dairy products, mushrooms and field-grown chicken egg yolks.

Vitamin C is rich in citrus fruits, green leafy vegetables, parsley, cabbage and berries (berry powder could be a great alternative during the off-season).

• HOW TO STRENGTHEN WEAKENED HAIR AND NAILS? WHAT ABOUT SKIN?

It is very important to get enough omega-3 fatty acids, which are rich in fatty fish, flaxseeds, walnuts, olives. Also important is the biotin which is found in oily fish, eggs, nuts and seeds, avocados, sweet potatoes and cauliflower. Necessary nutrients are also found in the Lithuanian grown Japanesse Millet. Also, let's not forget that our body may be dehydrated after winter, so I encourage you to drink as much water as possible enriched with fruits, berries and vegetables.

• WHAT WE SHOULD AVOID IN A FOOD RATION?

Monotonous diets with a very small variety of products should be avoided. Semi-finished products should also be avoided because they have a very poor nutritional value. Well, and you probably already know that you should avoid eating too many sweets, smoked and caffeine-rich foods.

Have a nice spring!