Vitamin B12 is the big brother of the B Vitamins; often overlooked, impossible to live without and all important to human functioning. One of eight crucial B vitamins, B12 is the vitamin that ensures proper functioning of the nervous system, assists in the formation of red blood cells, and this is a big one, aids in metabolism by turning those fatty acids into pure usable energy.
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A couple of additional recommendations or modifications: skip the sweetener ( i.e. honey or syrup) as you don’t need it, avoid using fruit juice as a liquid (too much natural sugars) and I advise clients away from tofu as a protein source.
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Best Nutritionist in the Best of Suburbia, Posh Seven Magazine Contest!
Thank you to all who voted!
Carving a pumpkin this season? Don’t throw out all those incredibly healthy seeds as they are nutritious and delicious!
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder that affects children’s ability to communicate, understand the feelings of others and creates social anxieties.
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There is much more than meets the eye when dealing with autism and children. Actually, most of what is considered an autistic symptom is completely underneath the surface of physical features and deals particularly with social skills, understanding the feelings of others, visual misperceptions and anxiety (Williams, 2011).
Read More Guest Post: Dietary Considerations for Autistic Children
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While the official pumpkin season doesn’t kick off until the fall, I love pumpkin year round! Here is an easy smoothie recipe that is protein and nutrient packed!
Fats, the four letter word in our diet For over four decades, dietary fats have been demonized and disparaged. We avoid, them, purchase low fat or fat free foods and even favor synthetic or factory created fats over real food.