{
  "id": 4864626,
  "title": "National Nutrition Week: 7 Simple Yet Nutrition-Rich Foods To Add To Your Daily Meals",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/national-nutrition-week-7-simple-yet-nutrition-rich-foods-to-add-to",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-01T12:33:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/lifestyle/national-nutrition-week-7-simple-yet-nutrition-rich-foods-to-add-to-your-daily-meals"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "National Nutrition Week in India runs from September 1 to 7, aiming to promote balanced diets, nutrition, and healthier lifestyles. Launched in 1982 by the Food and Nutrition Board, the week focuses on malnutrition prevention and wholesome eating habits. Despite common misconceptions, a nutritious diet doesn't need to be expensive or complex. Several everyday Indian ingredients can be easily incorporated into daily meals. Here are seven nutrition-rich foods to add to your daily meals:\n\n1. Dal: A staple in Indian households, dal provides plant-based protein, fiber, iron, and folate. Pair it with rice, roti, or vegetables.\n\n2. Curd: Plain curd offers protein, calcium, and can be enjoyed as raita, alongside meals, or as a snack.\n\n3. Eggs: High-quality protein source with vitamin B12, selenium, and choline. Boiled, scrambled, or in an omelette, they're a convenient everyday food.\n\n4. Leafy Greens: Spinach, methi, amaranth, and other greens are rich in fiber, vitamins, minerals, and folate. Add them to sabzis, dals, parathas, or omelettes.\n\n5. Nuts & Seeds: Almonds, walnuts, peanuts, pumpkin seeds, and flaxseeds deliver healthy fats, protein, fiber, and essential minerals. Snack on a handful or sprinkle seeds over curd, salads, or breakfast bowls.\n\n6. Millets: Ragi, jowar, and bajra are nutrient-rich grains providing fiber, minerals, and complex carbohydrates. Incorporate them into rotis, dosas, porridges, or other preparations.\n\n7. Seasonal Fruits: Opt for seasonal fruits to increase fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Choose whole fruits over packaged juices and include various varieties in your diet.",
  "summary": "National Nutrition Week is observed every year in India from September 1 to September 7, with the aim of creating awareness about the importance of balanced diets , proper nutrition and healthier lifestyle choices . The week serves as a reminder that good nutrition is not about following complicated diets or making drastic changes, but about making better food choices every day. In India,…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}