Almond Board of California hosted a session on ‘The importance of ensuring family health and nutrition amidst a pandemic’. The session was moderated by well-known RJ Shelee and featured well-known Bengali and Odia actress, Arpita Chatterjee, as well as Ritika Samaddar, Regional Head-Dietetics, Max Healthcare – Delhi. The discussion focused on the current health situation in the country and highlighted preventive measures families can include within their daily diets and lifestyles.
During the session, Arpita and Ritika, focused on three areas of health – proper nutrition and dietary habits, the need to incorporate regular exercise, and the importance of self-care during these challenging times. They also highlighted the importance of mindful snacking and urged families to inculcate healthy snacking routines within their diets. They also shared suggestions for dietary and lifestyle adjustments that families can make to better support their health, immunity and boost overall well-being.
Actress Arpita Chatterjee said, almonds are known to be a source of zinc, which plays an important role in growth, development, and the maintenance of immune function. “I keep almonds in the house at all times and I urge other families to do so as well”, she added. Ritika Samaddar said, “Be sure to include nuts like almonds in your daily diet as they are nutrient-rich and add to the body’s overall health.”
