Folic acid

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In 1988 folic acid was added to bread, pasta, cereal, cookies and crackers as required by federal law. Folic acid is a form of vitamin B, to be specific vitamin B9.

Folic acid can be easily found in natural foods such as – leafy vegetables, okra, beans, mushrooms, brussel sprouts, broccoli, tomato juice, orange juice, eggs, animal liver and kidney.

Folic acid deficiencies include – extreme tiredness, lack of energy, mouth ulcers, muscle weakness, heart problems, psychological problems such as depression, confusion and neural tube defects.

CDC implores women to consume 400 mcg of folic acid for those considering reproduction in order to prevent birth defects such as anencephaly and spina bifida.

A research study finds that folic acid reduces incidents of neural tube defects in infants.

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Body language

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Your body language speaks volumes. It is usually considered a part of nonverbal communication.

Body language can be defined as any kind of bodily movement or posture which includes facial expression, it transmits a message to the observer. It includes gestures, eye movements and facial expressions

Here is a ted talk by Amy Cuddy, a social psychologist on body language!

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Why Are Probiotics Beneficial?

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Probiotics have become so popular these days. The word probiotic comes from a Greek language which means “for life”. It was coined by Gibson and Roberfroid in 1995.


Probiotics can be defined as live microbial feed supplements which have a beneficial impact on the host animal by improving it’s microbial balance.

Here are some scientific reasons about benefits of probiotics:

1. Prevents bowel diseases, improves immune system and improves intestinal microbial balance.

2. Reduces traveller’s diarrhoea.

3. Improves dermal and oral health.

4. May perform as anti-anxiety and anti-depressive agents.

5. May improve lactose metabolism.

Eat healthy! Stay healthy!

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Quotes by Abraham Lincoln

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Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12, 1806. He became the 16th President in 1861 of the United States. There is so much more to him and we must revisit and revise our history to inspire.

Here are 5 of his quotes:

1. I am a slow walker, but I never walk back.

2. I will prepare and some day my chance will come.

3. When you reach the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on.

4. Every man’s happiness is his own responsibility.

5. The best way to predict the future is to create it.

Have an inspiring weekend! πŸ“–

Fruits & Veggies for Mental Health

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The role of having a balanced diet is much more than what you think and natural supplements like vegetables and fruits are packed with nutrients that helps in making you mentally healthy.

Here are 3 scientifically proven fruits and veggies facts:

1. Consuming berries might be associated with high level of optimism.

2. Citrus and green leafy vegetables reduces psychological distress, ambiguity and cancer.

3. Carrots, bananas, apples, spinach, grapefruit, lettuce, cucumber, and kiwifruit reduces depressive symptoms and promotes positive mood.

Vegetables and fruits contains important nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, flavonoids and carotenoids that can reduce inflammation and oxidative stress.

Eat healthy! Stay healthy!

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