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Read more: Is it ok to skip breakfast in favor of two Apples?
An apple a day keeps the doctor away, as we've all heard. Do you make it a point to indulge in one of these sweet fruits every day? If you frequently skip a serving of fruit, we have a suggestion for you: Eat an apple for the morning as apples have a very high nutritional content and can help the body get the vitamins and minerals it needs. Due to their multiple health advantages, apples are often regarded to be the "king of fruits" by many nutritionists and health professionals.
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Read more: Fortified Cooking Oil to reduce the risk of Vitamin A deficiency
Vitamin A is a yellow fat-soluble crystal that can be evenly distributed in oil. Our body simply absorbs vitamin A in the presence of oil. It is unstable when it is exposed to UV light, air, and heat. Vitamin A is an essential nutrient for normal growth. It functions for good vision, embryonic development, immune response, spermatogenesis, hearing, taste, and appetite. Vitamin A deficiency can cause problems with eyesight, blindness, low resistance to infection, and increased risk of mortality. And it affects millions of children worldwide and it is the single most important cause of blindness in children in developing countries. Here in our country, it remains prevalent in pregnant, lactating women, and in children of preschool age.
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You may thought of the hair of chia pets when you hear the word "chia”. But did you know that Chia seeds can be a healthful addition to your diet?
Salvia hispanica, a desert plant and a member of the mint family, is the source of chia seeds. Several branded brands as well as the generic term "chia" are frequently used to market Salvia hispanica seed. Native Americans typically utilized the seeds of a similar plant called Salvia columbariae (golden chia) in the southwest of the United States.
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Cod liver oil is a type of fish oil supplement that provides a variety of health benefits. It is high in healthy fats, vitamins, and antioxidants, according to Ryan Raman of Healthline. Cod liver oil, like regular fish oil, is high in omega-3 fatty acids, which have been linked to a variety of health benefits, including reduced inflammation and lower cholesterol. It also contains vitamins A and D, which have numerous health benefits. The cod liver was first used in medicine to treat rheumatism in 1789 and rickets in 1824, according to Megan Ware of Medical News Today. By the 1930s, it was commonly given to children to help prevent rickets and other vitamin D deficiency-related conditions. Other fish oils are extracted from deep-sea cold-water fish tissue, such as tuna, trout, mackerel, herring, salmon, and cod.
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A baby’s body language can tell us how they’re feeling or what do they need. It gives you important cues or signs about whether they are tired, hungry, ready to play, and needs a break. And it is important to respond to their cues. You build a strong relationship with your baby when you notice your baby’s body language and you respond to it immediately. Your baby will feel secure and safe as a result. And this strong relationship that you build with your baby is important to your baby’s development.
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Read more: Food Insecurity and Malnutrition in the Philippines
Records of food output (hunger) have remained with us over time and still drive us to our knees. In order to rescue future generations, there is an urgent need for the agricultural and corporate sectors to contribute to the elimination or mitigation of malnutrition. National and international studies demonstrate the importance of maintaining a sufficient supply of food in the fight against world hunger. In any event, increasing food production in the form of tubers or cereal grains is insufficient. Everyone needs to consume a given diet in order to achieve both excellent nutrition and an end to famine. How is that possible to accomplish?
