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Read more: Vitamins A, D, E, and K: The fat-soluble vitamins
Vitamins can be classified based on their solubility. Some vitamins are water-soluble and others are fat-soluble. Fat-soluble vitamins are similar to oil and they do not dissolve in water. The four fat-soluble vitamins are vitamins A, D, E, and K. Fat-soluble vitamins are most abundant in high fat foods and they are much better absorbed into your bloodstream when you eat them with fats. Small amounts of vitamins are required in the diet to promote growth, reproduction, and health.
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Have you tried to include the banana blossom in cooking your favorite delicacy? How does it taste? The banana blossom can be used in cooking different delicacies. Preparing banana bloom for cooking may be a bit like unwrapping a gift. You must peel off the external layers to uncover the edible portion of the blossom which comprises the florets and the heart-shaped part. You can utilize the outer petals which can typically use as serving plates. It is a maroon cone-like plant that is often included in Asian cuisine particularly in curries, soups, servings of mixed greens, and cutlets.
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The liver is one of the most important organs in the body. It performs different processes like making proteins, storing essential vitamins, minerals, and even carbohydrates. The liver breaks down toxins in the body such as alcohol, medications and natural byproducts of metabolism. So, it is very important to keep your liver always in good condition.
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Read more: Kumainment No. 5: “Uminom ng Gatas; Kumain ng Pagkaing Mayaman sa Calcium”
Kumainment No. 5: Consume milk, milk products, and other calcium-rich foods such as small fish and shellfish every day for healthy bones and teeth. Calcium is a mineral that plays an important role in many of your body’s basic functions. It is commonly associated with healthy bones and teeth, but it also plays a critical role in blood clotting, muscle contraction, normal heart rhythms and nerve functions. Calcium is a major part of tooth and bone health as well. It makes your bones strong and dense. About 99% of the calcium in the body is stored in bones, with the remaining 1% found in blood, muscle, and other tissues.
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Malnutrition remains a problem in our country. It refers to the deficiencies, excesses, or imbalances in an individual's energy and/or nutrient intake. Malnutrition addresses three groups of conditions, undernutrition, micronutrient-related malnutrition which includes micronutrient deficiencies (a lack of important vitamins and minerals) or micronutrient excess; and overweight, obesity, and diet-related non-communicable diseases such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and some cancers.
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In the United States, 40 million people suffer from anxiety disorders. According to Adam Felman of Medical News Today, it is the most common group of mental illnesses in the country. However, only 36.9% of people with anxiety disorders are treated. Anxiety is a normal, and often beneficial, emotion. However, when a person experiences disproportionate levels of anxiety on a regular basis, it may develop into a medical disorder. Anxiety disorders are types of mental illnesses that can cause excessive nervousness, fear, apprehension, and worry. These disorders affect how people process emotions, behavior, and they can even cause physical symptoms.
