Don't forget to check out our brand new website - http://bit.ly/hmvnutr Be it any condition, a healthy diet is a road to fast recovery. Watch this video to learn more about the food groups to consume to help you get rid of Scurvy! ----------------------------- Scurvy Scurvy is a disease caused due to lack of vitamin C in the diet. This vitamin is essential for the formation of collagen in the body. ----------------------------- Symptoms: • Fatigue • Diarrhoea • Nausea • Fever • Loss of appetite • Painful joints and muscles • Swollen spongy gums prone to bleeding • Loose teeth • Slow healing of wounds • Bulging eyes • Bleeding under the skin • Swelling in joints and muscles ----------------------------- Food groups to consume in scurvy: 1. Vitamin C: To recover from deficiency Foods to consume: Indian gooseberries, lemons, oranges, lemons, guavas, kiwis, tomatoes, papaya, pineapple, strawberries, bell peppers, broccoli, cabbage, spinach, capsicum, tomatoes & sweet potatoes ----------------------------- Tips: • Avoid smoking, consuming alcohol and eating junk foods • Also steer clear of crash diets since all these factors contribute to the loss of Vitamin C from the body • Also, make sure never to overcook any food rich in Vitamin C as excess heat can destroy this vitamin ----------------------------- SUBSCRIBE TO HOMEVEDA NUTRITION: http://www.youtube.com/user/homevedanutrition?sub_confirmation=1 JOIN US ON FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/homeveda FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: http://twitter.com/homeveda ----------------------------- The above recipes have been developed in consultation with a nutritionist. However, these are not intended as a substitute for the medical advice of a trained health professional. All matters regarding your health require medical supervision. Consult your physician before adopting the suggestions in this video, as well as about any condition that may require diagnosis or medical attention. Refer to the terms of use on our website http://www.homeveda.com.