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Vitamin E Deficiency May Affect Learning Skills in Babies, Load up on the Nutrient With these Foods

July 29, 2017July 29, 2017 Loknath Dasaffect, Babies, Deficiency, E, Foods, In, Learning, Load, May, Nutrient, On, Skills, The, these, Up, Vitamin, With

Pregnant women have to be extremely careful about the food they consume as it not only nourishes the mother but also the baby in the womb. Any deficiency can lead to health problems in the new born. According to a new research, babies who lacked vitamin E nourishment while in the womb are likely to be at an increased risk of developing impairments in mental skills that include learning and metabolic problems. The study was carried out on zebrafish because their neurological development is similar to that of a human,…

6 Incredible Benefits of Asparagus, the Nutrient Powerhouse

January 17, 2017 Srijita6, Asparagus, Benefits, Incredible, Nutrient, of, Powerhouse, The

A popular ingredient in gourmet dishes across the world, asparagus scores high for its delicate flavour and appealing form. When in season, it comes packed with health boosting goodness that adding it to your daily diet can help you in numerous ways. Asparagus or garden asparagus, scientifically called Asparagus officinalis, is a member of the Lily family. It is very labour intensive to grow, and perhaps is the reason why it comes with a high price tag. Garden asparagus was first cultivated in Greece about 2500 years ago and was…

Cat food recalled for low levels of essential nutrient

January 4, 2017 SrijitaCat, Essential, Food., for, Levels, Low, Nutrient, of, recalled

The J.M. Smucker Company has announced a limited voluntary recall on 20 canned cat food products from the brands 9Lives, EverPet and Special Kitty because the products may have harmfully low levels of thiamine (vitamin B1). Cats with low thiamine in their diets may be at risk of developing a deficiency, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Symptoms of vitamin B1 deficiency include gastrointestinal or neurological issues, as well as decreased appetite, salivation and weight loss. Neurological signs can occur in advanced cases and may include wobbling walking…

The Nutrient You Didn’t Know You Were Missing

December 13, 2016 Srijitadidn't, Know, Missing, Nutrient, The, Were, You

Are you getting enough choline? Chances are, this nutrient isn’t even on your radar. It’s time choline gets the attention it deserves. A shocking 90 percent of Americans aren’t getting enough choline, according to a recent study published in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition. Choline is a hot research topic and for good reason. It’s essential to health at all ages and stages, and is especially critical for brain development. Why aren’t we getting enough? Choline is found in many different foods but in small amounts. Plus,…

Why Protein is the Most Important Nutrient Your Body Needs Daily

September 3, 2016 Srijitabody, Daily, important, Is, Most, Needs, Nutrient, Protein:, The, Why, Your

You probably know how important protein is for your body. It helps keep your muscles strong and healthy and fights hunger better than fats and carbohydrates. But that’s not all protein does for you. In fact, protein is required by each and every cell of your body and that’s why protein is one of the important nutrients that the body requires in adequate amounts every day. Protein is, of course, a vital component of a healthy diet. Most of us have known this since we were kids – probably from…