These health and wellness resources are the trusted sources behind the articles on THE ETERNAL FACTS. We keep our content simple, accurate and based on research, and this page lists the organizations we draw on so you can read the original information yourself. Our content is for general education only. Please see our Health Disclaimer and speak with a qualified doctor or dietitian about your own health.
Health and wellness resources on nutrition and natural foods
- ICAR-IIMR, “Nutritional value of millets”: nutrient content of millets, from India’s millets research institute.
- ICMR-NIN, Indian Food Composition Tables 2017: nutrient values for hundreds of Indian foods.
- Millets in Indian meals (Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, 2024): how millet meals compare with polished rice.
- Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, International Year of Millets 2023: background on India’s millets push.
Health and wellness resources on sleep
- AASM and Sleep Research Society consensus statement: the recommended amount of sleep for healthy adults.
- AASM, how much sleep do I really need?: plain-language guidance from sleep doctors.
- CDC, about sleep: sleep needs by age.
Physical activity
WHO fact sheet on physical activity: how much activity adults need each week.
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