Saturday, March 15, 2014

What To Eat If You Want To Grow Taller

Wondering whether you will grow tall or stay short? As a matter of fact, your fate is already written by your genes. There is a strong bond between height and genetics that neither of us can deny. However, it would be wrong to place the responsibility solely on our genes. What we eat and how active we are also has a say in our final height for a nutritious diet and regular exercise allows a child or individual to reach his or her full growth potential.

Like weight loss, there are a few foods you should eat in abundance while a few others that should be consumed in limited quantities if you want to grow taller. Certain foods groups promote normal bone growth and strength, but a few others cause bone degeneration when eaten in excess. So, if you're wondering how you can add inches by simply making smart food choices, you should read on.

Dairy Products
Dairy products - products made from the milk of mammals - are a must-include in a height- increasing diet. Dairy products such as milk, butter, cheese and yogurt are high-energy foods. Additionally, they are rich source of calcium. Calcium helps build healthy bones and also supports the formation of new ones. Dairy products also supply the body with Vitamin D. Vitamin D is essential for the absorption of dietary calcium. Deficiency of Vitamin D may cause rickets, bowed legs and knocking knees - conditions that hamper proper growth or result in a shorter appearance. Milk, cheese and yogurt also provide protein. Protein builds muscle mass and supports the skeletal structure.

Children during the pubescent age as well as adults should eat dairy products in large amounts. If you are trying to lose weight simultaneously, you can opt for the low-fat varieties.

Leafy Greens
When it comes to adding inches with food, there's nothing to beat the greens. Kale, collard, Swiss chard, spinach, broccoli, cabbage and lettuce are a few of the green leafy vegetables you should eat. These vegetables contain a good amount of calcium. They are an abundant source of Vitamins A, C, E and minerals such as potassium, Folate and iron. Vitamins and minerals promote the growth of bone tissue.

Starches and Grains
Starches and grains are recommended as part of a height-increasing diet because they provide a sufficient amount of calories needed to sustain and support growth. Besides, they contain other necessary nutriments such B-group vitamins, fiber, iron, magnesium and selenium. Children, particularly adolescents should increase their intake of whole grains in the form of brown rice, whole wheat bread, popcorn and whole grain pasta.

Meat, Poultry and Sea food
Meat, poultry and sea food share a few features when it comes their nutritional value. All the three foods are good sources of protein. They supply amino acids required to build new cells be is hair, the skin, muscles or bone tissues. These foods also contain Vitamin E, zinc, magnesium and iron. A deficiency of zinc retards growth. Sea foods also provided healthy fats - Omega fatty acids.

Beans and Legumes
Finally, you should eat beans and legumes in judicious amounts as they contain iron, zinc and proteins.
 
 

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