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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! đź’š

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Plants You Can Grow This Summer

While plants makes anyone feel really good. It’s often tough when it comes to maintaining.

Here are 3 plants you can grow easily if you’re planning on having a small plant on your coffee table or one in your balcony to keep it minimalistic yet beautiful.

1. Marigold

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Marigolds are easy to grow and low on maintenance. Just sow the seeds in any soil and keep it on your window pane which gets enough sunshine if you’re planning indoors or in your balcony and water it when you see the soil above dry. The seeds will germinate in 7-15 days.

2. Indian Borage

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It’s called ajwain in India and seeds are available in any Indian household. The leaves of this plant are aromatic and perennial herb. It’s widely used in kitchen in India. Sow the seeds few inches deep in a pot. Keep the soil moist and can do good in partial sunlight. The seeds germinate within 7-10 days.

3. Mint

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If you are someone who loves mint. Then just plant one for yourself. Get some mint which has stem. Put in a jar filled with water. You can keep it anywhere indoors or outside which gets shade. Let the roots mature and pot it. Do not plant it in open in garden because it spreads really quick. They look beautiful in water and do fairly well.

Do tell me which one are you planning to plant this summer?

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Brain facts

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Brain 🧠 without which it is impossible to do anything. It’s this big bundle of neurons packed with everything from memories to knowledge. It’s incredibly complex. It controls everything just how strings controls the puppet.

It consists of parietal lobe, temporal lobe, occipital lobe, frontal lobe, cerebellum, cerebral cortex and brain s notem each unique in its own features.

Here are 5 fun facts about your brain-

1. Brain continues to mature even after it is done growing.

2. Your brain has around 2,500,000 gigabytes of storage space.

3. Neurons are cells which transfer information in your brain. Sensory neurons, motor neurons and interneurons are three main types of neurons.

4. Females brain grow and mature a bit sooner than males.

5. An adult brain weighs around 3 pound, 73% of which is water.

If you are interested in learning or teaching about brain to your kids, go here and download or order a free coloring book about the brain and mental health.

Hope you had a brainful reading! đź’­

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Perks of 3 Best Morning Drinks đźŚ„

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Mornings are the most important part of our day and we gotta begin it right.

Our body consists of up to 60% water. The brain and heart has almost 73% water. Babies have more water than adults.

Water is basically the carrier which aids in smooth functioning in our body. It includes —cellular functions, temperature regulation and waste removal. Having 2 cups of water every morning should be a go to thing right after you wake up because while you sleep for 8 hours your body requires rehydration.

3 best water based drinks to have a quick start mornings –

1. Lemon water 🍋—Excellent source of vitamin C. Put a dash of lime juice to a glass of water.

2. Coconut water 🥥—Packed with antioxidants, nutrients and minerals. Prefer unsweetened or natural coconut water.

3. Green Tea 🍵—Rich in amino acid L-theanine, prevents caffeine rush and gives you sustained energy. Choose organic ones without caffeine.

If you don’t like flavored water, just warm water is good to launch with.

A study on water concluded — elimination of toxins and higher fluids strongly associated with healthier body composition and aids weight loss.

Begin on a hydrated note! 🥛

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Why Hormones Make You Go Crazy?

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Most often females experience hormonal imbalance. What about it makes females experience it so strongly?

Hormones are chemical messengers in our bodies. They are produced in endocrine glands, travels through our bloodstream and assign tasks to our organs and tissues. Controls functions such as metabolism and reproduction.

Some symptoms of hormonal imbalance includes-

  • Weight gain /loss
  • Fatigue
  • Muscle weakness /pain / tenderness
  • Oily /acne prone / dry skin
  • Brittle/ oily/ thinning hair

Though the word hormonal imbalance mostly associated with females, it occurs in males too – testosterone – a hormone essential in male development.

Potential causes of hormonal imbalance can be – Hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, stress, diabetes, hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia, cancer, cushing’s syndrome and more.

Check out my blog on blood tests to know how you can rule out hormonal imbalance.

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