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folic acid deficiency

Signs You May Have a Folic Acid Deficiency

We often don’t hear a lot about the importance of folic acid unless it’s being associated with pregnancy. It’s true, expecting moms need adequate amounts of folic acid to avoid potential birth defects, but really this special B-vitamin is important for all of us. In fact, some medical researchers call folic acid one of the […]

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Folic Acid Benefits and Pregnancy: What You Need to Know

One of the first things you’ll hear medical professionals recommend when giving advice for a healthy pregnancy is to make sure you’re getting adequate amounts of folic acid. This isn’t just good advice – it’s crucial. Many studies show that a folic acid deficiency during pregnancy can be linked to the most severe forms of […]

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7 Nutrients to Keep an Eye on if You Don’t Eat Meat – or Even if You Do

A vegetarian or vegan diet can have a lot of benefits for your health. When meat isn’t part of your diet, you consume less saturated fat and cholesterol that could affect your health. It’s also great for increasing your intake of nutrient-dense fruits and vegetables – when steak’s not on the plate, there’s more room […]

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New Year’s Eve: The Do’s & Don’ts of the Morning After

There’s no greater day of celebration than New Year’s Eve, and perhaps no rougher morning than New Year’s Day. I’m sure we’ve all been there at some point—Your head is pounding;  you’re dizzy, nauseous, fatigued, and dehydrated.  If you haven’t thrown-up already, you probably feel like it or you want to. And now you’re probably […]

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Serotonin – It’s Good Mood Food!

What if I told you the food you eat can affect your mood? Yes, there’s a definite correlation between your food and your mood! We recently hosted Tina Wankey, MS, Mental Health Therapist, from Affinity Health Systems to speak on the topic of Food On Mood. Her educational and enlightening presentation made me take a […]

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