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Monday, May 19, 2014

Foods that will help increase height naturally

Here are the 7 most abundant foods that will make you taller.......


1. Milk:



Calcium is vital for the growth and maintenance of strong bones and acts as a height booster. Milk is an excellent source of calcium.  Besides, it has vitamin A which preserves calcium in the body. It also contains protein which helps in building our cells. Milk can be easily digested and facilitates maximum assimilation of proteins. At least 2 to 3 glasses of milk is recommended daily.
2. Dairy Foods: 

In addition to milk, dairy foods should also be consumed for having an effect on height. Dairy foods such as cheese, paneer, yoghurt, whipping cream and ice cream are rich in vitamins A, B, D and E. They also contain protein and calcium. Vitamin D and calcium are essential for growth.


3. Fruits and Vegetables: 



Vitamin A helps in the development of bones and tissues. Fruits such as cantaloupes, grapefruit, papaya, mango, passion fruit, watermelon and apricots are abundant in vitamin A. Vitamin A is also found in vegetables like carrots, peas, pumpkin, broccoli, spinach, cabbages, sweet potato etc. Besides, citrus fruits, berries, potatoes and tomatoes also contain vitamin C which help in healthy growth of bones and contributes to the height of a person.

4. Chicken: 




Chick is one of the highest sources of proteins among animal foods. In fact, it provides greater amount of proteins to the body for building tissues and muscles.

5. Beef: 


Apart from chicken, beef is also an important source of proteins but also contains fat which increases the cholesterol level.

6. Starches and Grains: 



Starches and grains are the main sources of energy in our body. Besides, they provide vitamin B, fibre, iron, magnesium and selenium. Brown rice, popcorn, whole wheat and whole-grain pasta are beneficial for proper growth.

7. Eggs: 



Eggs are also a good source of proteins.Their white albumen has 100% protein but you should avoid the yoke as it contains fat. Eggs also contain vitamin B2, which is also known as riboflavin. In order to increase height, 3 to 6 eggs should be taken on a daily basis.


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