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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.

Make wise choices and have a balanced diet! 💚

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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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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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Why Shower Daily? 🚿

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First thing in the morning except weekends begins with a shower. Right after we wake up, we hit the washroom and shower.

Here are 5 reasons to let you know that it’s totally worth the effort-

1. Taking a lukewarm shower reduces muscle tension and improves elasticity.

2. Improves and increases blood circulation.

3. Removes the toxins and washes off the sweat, decreases the risk of a number of infections.

4. Improves breathing as an automatic reflex action of taking a cold water shower.

5. May help in reducing stress by reducing cortisol.

And, a brownie point for smelling good and feeling refreshed! If you still doubt all of this here is a study for you!

May this motivates you to shower often! 🧖‍♀️🧖‍♂️

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Eat Nuts Everyday

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Nuts come in wide range and are a very popular food. From peanuts to chestnuts. Nuts are not just delicious but a great snack for everyone.

Nuts are packed with many nutrients.

Here are 5 benefits of having nuts-

1. Rich in magnesium, copper, manganese, selenium and many more.

2. Loaded with antioxidants.

3. Helps individuals with type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome.

4. Almonds, pecans, hazelnuts, pistachios, and macadamias have high beneficial fiber.

5. Lastly, vegan and versatile.

Study suggests that nutritive value of nuts increases when soaked in water.

Eat nuts and go nuts over nuts! 🌰🥜

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