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Want to be as brawny as they come?Or would you rather have tough-as-nails teeth?Then it's time to get your dose of vitamin D.But it's not just strong bones and teeth that the all-important vitamin helps us with.To know more,read on.... 1) Prevents dental caries, develops teeth and bones and protects against rickets-softening of bones in kids. 2) It assists in the assimilation of calcium,phosphorous and other minerals in the digestive tract. 3) It ensures overall development of the child. 4) It stimulates the kidneys to return calcium to the blood stream so that it's not passed on in urine as waste. Sources: Sunlight,fish liver oil,fish,eggs,butter. Ideal daily intake: 0.1 mg(for men,women and kids) 20 tsp cod liver oil= 0.17 mg 20 tsp shark liver oil= 0.002 mg 1 egg= 0.001 mg 100 gm butter= .001 mg Remember,vitamin D requirement doubles after you cross 50 . Lack of vitamin D: Causes rickets in kids, osteomalacia in adults, tooth problems, retarded growth,weak musc...

Experts would tell you that in order to lose weight all you have to do is to exercise,follow your diet chart and above all put 'mind over matter'.That's of course,easier said than done.But,we guess what is important is that you first and foremost have to feel inspired and therein lies the mantra for success.So,here's how you can motivate yourself.Begin by thinking positive.Hang a picture of a gorgeous woman or macho man and think what you would look like after the end of your rigourous regime.If you feel like eating sweets,then brush your teeth.If you get hnger pangs when you are stressed out,then try diverting yourself.While wathcing television,do not munch.Avoid packed and processed food.If hungry,have puffed rice and fresh fruits.Go for daily walks and if you are the partying types,avoid drinks and fried stuffs.Opt for soups and salads,instead.If you do not like to exercise too much,join salsa classes.Set a target and work towards it,cheerfully.