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Vitamin B12 is necessary for the body in various ways. It supports various vital functions inside the body. Here are some reasons why vitamin B12 should be an essential part of your diet. Also, know symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency and foods rich in vitamin B12.

Vitamin B12 can affect your mental health as well

The food you eat affects your health majorly. Your diet should be a mixture of multiple nutrients. A balanced diet ensures consumption of all necessary nutrients. You should check your diet and make sure that all the essential nutrients are present in your diet. All vitamins are essential for the functioning of the human body in some quantity to function properly. Similarly, one of the essential vitamins is vitamin B12. Vitamin B12 is necessary for the human body. It supports various functions inside the body. This vitamin cannot be produced by the body on its own. You need to ensure enough amount of vitamin B12 through your diet. Here are some reasons why vitamin B12 should be a part of your diet.

1. Proper intake of vitamin B12 supports the formation of red blood cells. Better formation of red blood cells also prevents anemia. A person with low levels of vitamin B12 is more prone to anemia due to poor formation of red blood cells.

2. Vitamin b12 can also help in preventing age-related macular degeneration. Various studies have shown that B12 might help in preventing eye disease which is also called age-related macular degeneration.

3. Vitamin B12 is beneficial for bone health as well. Enough amount of vitamin B12 ensures better bone health. It can also help you reduce the risk of osteoporosis.

4. Vitamin B12 provides nourishment to your skin, hair and nails. Enough levels of vitamin B12 can help you maintain skin, hair and nails.

5. Vitamin B12 is also good for your brain health. It prevents the loss of neurons. It can also delay or control the onset of dementia.

6. This vitamin is also good for your mood as well and can help in improving the symptoms of depression.

You may feel lazy throughout the day due to low levels of vitamin B12Photo Credit: iStock

Also read:Vitamin B12: What Are The Signs And Symptoms Of Vitamin B12 Deficiency? Know The Food Sources

Most people are not aware of the signs and symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency. Here are the signs and symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency which you must know-

1. You may experience shortness of breath

2. It may become hard to complete your workout session; you may feel tired and fatigues all the time

3. You may face mental issues like depression or memory loss

4. You may experience pale skin

5. Blurred vision is also a common symptom

Vitamin B12 deficiency can lead to depressionPhoto Credit: iStock

Also read:Health Benefits Of Vitamin B12: Here's All You Need To Know All About This Vitamin

Vitamin B12 is usually present in animal-based products. Some limited vegetarian food sources of vitamin B12 include- fortified cereal, cheese, fortified dairy, low-fat milk, yogurt and natural yeast.

Also read:Do You Have A Vitamin B-12 Deficiency? Here Are Foods Rich In Vit B-12

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As the pollution levels go up around us, we tend to use multiple strategies to avoid the health impacts from wearing masks to installing air purifiers. While most of these techniques limit our exposure to harmful pollutants, we still breathe in a substantial amount of contaminants. These foreign particles cause a wide range of health complications to our bodies, from breathing discomfort to bronchitis to strokes to heart failure.

So, how can we ensure that our bodies fight these contaminants and keep us healthy? Experts say the best way is to eat well. The Weather Channel brings you some tips to include pollution-fighting food in your diet.

The most critical elements to include in your diet are Vitamin C and Vitamin E. They are bodys first line of defence in the battle against air pollution. Exposure to high levels of air pollution generates substantial free radicals in and around you. Research suggests that these radicals play a role in heart disease, cancer, respiratory ailments, and even early ageing. Vitamin C and E can protect your cells from damage caused by air pollution.

Eat fruits like lemon, kiwi, guava, orange, tomato and green leafy vegetables like cabbage, spinach, and broccoli to stock up essential Vitamin C. The level of fat-soluble, immunity-boosting antioxidant Vitamin E can be enhanced by cooking food in sunflower, safflower and rice bran oil. You can also choose to eat almonds and sunflower seeds and include spices like oregano, basil, and parsley in your diet for more Vitamin E.

Omega 3 also help to reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases caused by air pollution. Flaxseed, chia seeds, walnuts, milk and eggs are a great source of these fatty acids. Seafood can also be a good source, especially cold-water fatty fish, such as mackerel, tuna, salmon, herring, and sardines.

Beta carotenethe source of vibrant colour in many vegetables like carrotscan also be a vital addition to your diet to clean-up free radicals. It gets converted into Vitamin A in our body and carrots, sweet potatoes, red and yellow bell peppers, and dark leafy greens, such as kale and spinach can be a good source. The good news is that all these vegetables can be consumed at once in a delicious salad.

The most important thing to remember is to stay hydrated. Drinking sufficient water increases oxygen supply in the body and protects you from many ill-effects of pollution. So, before you step out this pollution season, remember to drink more water.

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Type 2 diabetes is a serious condition and a worldwide epidemic. Having the condition means a persons pancreas doesnt work properly or cant make enough insulin. Poor insulin production causes blood sugar levels to keep rising and left untreated, serious health complications may occur which includes a heart attack or stroke.

Diabetes UK said: From the moment youre diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, youre likely to be faced with what seems like an endless list of new tasks.

"One of your first questions is likely to be what can I eat? With so much to take in at once and all the myths about diabetes and food that youll probably hear, it can be hard to know what to do.

Recent research suggests that eating a certain treat might help reduce inflammation and improve blood sugar control.

READ MORE: Type 2 diabetes: Eating this winter spice could lower blood sugar

Due to its nutritional benefits, nutritionists often recommend that people with type 2 diabetes eat yoghurt as part of a healthy diet.

Yoghurt is an excellent source of calcium, vitamin D, potassium and protein.

Yoghurt also offer protection for bones and teeth and helps prevent digestive problems. However, not all yoghurts are created equal.

What are the best yoghurts to eat for type 2 diabetes and which ones should be avoided?

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Type 2 diabetes and yoghurt

The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines recommend yoghurt as part of a healthy diet. Yoghurt is a good source of protein, calcium and vitamin D.

Research also suggests that the probiotics, or beneficial bacteria, in yoghurt may help to reduce inflammation.

Those with type 2 diabetes tend to have high levels of inflammation in the body.

Chronic inflammation can increase the risk of certain complications, such as heart disease and stroke. Probiotic yoghurts contain active, live cultures.

What the studies say

A study with the US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health, looked at probiotic yoghurt consumption and its effect on blood glucose.

Researchers tested each participants blood glucose levels at the start of the study and again at the end.

The study noted that those who consumed probiotic yoghurts daily saw a significant decrease in blood glucose levels.

In another study, the relationship between probiotics and glycemic control was analysed.

The review found that probiotics significantly reduced fasting blood glucose and fasting plasma insulin levels.

The amount and type of healthy bacteria found in yoghurts can differ significantly between the brands.

However, probiotic yoghurt usually contains substantially more beneficial bacteria than conventional yoghurt.

According to the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines, people with diabetes should choose yoghurt products that are unflavoured and fat free or lower in fat.

Greek yoghurt contains double the protein of conventional yoghurt. Other yoghurts to opt for include organic yoghurt, lactose free yoghurt or vegan yoghurt. Its best to avoid any yoghurts with added ingredients as many of them contain a significant amount of total carbs and added sugars.

Some whole milk yoghurts also contain particularly high levels of saturated and trans fatty acids.

Its always best to check the food label for any added sugars or carbs.

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Pixabay Paleo diet focuses on meat, vegetables and nuts but low intake of fruit.

One of the main reasons many people have been on a modern-day diet is easier access to food. You can fulfill your cravings quick and even get the taste that suits your taste buds.

However, health experts have been encouraging people to look back to the past and try the food that human ancestors ate. That is because of the growing link between modern style of eating and diseases.

Experts believe the effects of ancestral diet could help reduce the prevalence of chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes and obesity. Such conditions have been affecting millions of people in the U.S. and other countries across the world.

To date, estimates show that six in 10 adults in the U.S. have a chronic disease, while four in 10 Americans are living with two or more chronic conditions, according to ChrisKresser.com. However, our ancestors didnt suffer from such diseases.

That could be due to their diets that focused on nutrient-dense, whole foods. Another potential evidence that food played a role in their health is that todays huntergatherers also have low rates of chronic diseases.

For example, there are no Hadza adults diagnosed with diabetes in Tanzania, while the Tsiman people in Bolivia have an 80 percent lower rate of atherosclerosis compared to people in the U.S. The Maasai community in Kenya that relies on red meat, blood and milk is also known for little to none cardiovascular diseases.

Our ancestors and modern-day hunter-gatherers eat more animal-based foods, which contain good amounts of high-quality protein, calcium, iron, omega-3 fatty acids and vitamins B12 and K2. Such nutrients are commonly found in seafood, red meat, pastured eggs and liver.

Surprisingly, some hunters also loved vegetables. Some benefits of the ancestral diet come from plant-based foods.

Vegetables are not as calorie-dense as animal-based products. But they contain high amounts of vitamin C, carotenoids, flavonoids and prebiotic fibers, among other essential nutrients.

Vegetables are known for helping maintain healthy microbiome and digestion. The ancestral diet also include grains and legumes, fruit, nuts and seeds.

Lack Of Refined Sugar, Flour And Seed Oils

Another reason to try ancestral diet is the absence of refined sugar, flour and seed oils. Such food products have been linked to overeating and inflammation that contribute to modern diseases.

To date, 36 percent of the standard American diet include vegetable oils and sugar.

Ancestral Diet Health Benefits

Longer Life

Studies suggested that Paleolithic ancestors lived only until age 30. But researchers focused on rates of infant mortality.

However, anthropologists said that if modern huntergatherers survive childhood, they could live for an average of 68 to 78 years. And because of their lower risk of chronic disease, their elderly people might have better quality of life compared to people of the same age in urban areas.

Following an ancestral diet and combining it with modern medicine may lead to lower health risks and longer lifespan.

Gut Health

Studies showed that the ancestral populations that eat animal and plant foods have better microbial diversity than people on industrialized diet. One research found that people in urban areas who had diverse microbiome because of Paleo diets had health as good as traditional populations, the Inuit, Hadza and Matses.

Decreased Inflammation

Ancestral diet removes refined sugar, grains and seed oils from ones daily meals. Avoiding these modern products helps reduce markers of inflammation, leading to improvements in blood pressure, waist circumference and lipid profiles.

Weight Loss

One study showed that people who consumed less added sugar, refined grains and processed foods could significantly reduce weight in 12 months. The ancestral diets provide foods that are more satiating, which help people consume fewer calories.

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Two Florida parents face manslaughter and child neglect charges after finding their malnourished, 18-month-old son dead.

During the early morning hours of Sept. 27, it was time for Sheila OLeary to feed her youngest son.

Sheila, 35 and her husband, Ryan OLeary, 30, only ever ate raw fruits and vegetables. The toddler, who had been sick, only had breast milk during his last week, reported the Fort Myers News-Press.

At 4 a.m., just minutes into feeding her son, Sheila noticed his breathing was shallow.

She told police if she could go back in time, she would have called for help.

Instead, both parents went to bed that night.

When they woke up, their son wasnt breathing and his skin was cold.

After calling 911, Ryan started trying to revive the toddler.

But soon enough, local paramedics arrived and pronounced the 18-month-old dead.

The parents revealed Sheila gave birth to the boy in their Cape Coral home, near the southwest Gulf Coast of Florida. The 17-pound toddler, who was significantly underweight, never saw a doctor in his life because his parents preferred it that way, according to police.

The childs death, while tragic, was neither purposeful nor neglectful, but accidental and is listed on the death certificate as such, John Musca, Sheilas attorney, told local news station WFTX.

A statement from Muscas law firm described how the toddler was struggling with illness for the past six months, making it difficult for him to eat.

The mother said that the little boy began to recuperate, but then started teething, causing him to have new struggles with eating.

The family also said the toddlers feet swelled during the last few weeks of his life, which led him to walk less than before.

The autopsy report determined the main causes of death were malnourishment and complications, including dehydration, a fatty liver and swollen limbs.

But when police showed up, the parents stood in the driveway, waiting with three other children.

Detectives described the couples two other biological kids, ages 3 and 5, as extremely malnourished, yellowish and pale. The parents told the police their family is vegan, only letting their children eat raw fruits and vegetables like mangoes and bananas, according to the News-Press.

Both children weighed less than the third percentile for their age groups and one of them had blackened, decaying teeth that only surgery could fix.

Muscas law firm denied reports of child neglect, noting the entire family is small in stature the children are healthy.

The mother is a nurturing parent and a devout Christian, read the firms statement.

The third child, Sheilas biological daughter, appeared healthier. She only visited every other month and lived with her biological father after she failed to thrive in her mothers care, according to documents the News-Press reviewed.

The entire family is small in stature ... the children are healthy

Sheila is a stay-at-home parent while Ryan worked two jobs. She told police she home-schooled her children, although officers didnt find any records to prove their enrollment in a home-school program.

Any time you do see a child that was counting on someone to care for them and those people did something that resulted in their death, it hits you a lot harder, Master Cpl. Phil Mullen with the Cape Coral police department told WFTX.

When the autopsy revealed their toddlers cause of death, the couple surrendered themselves to the police on Nov. 6.

The Department of Children and Families also took away OLearys two surviving kids for their safety.

Both parents are currently being held on bond, which is set at $250,000 each ($200,000 for the charge of aggravated negligent manslaughter of a child, $25,000 for child neglect causing great bodily harm charge and another $25,000 for the charge of child neglect without harm).

Their arraignments are scheduled for Dec. 9.

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Robbie Williams started his career in the pop group, Take That, before taking his musical career solo. Last year, he shared his wisdom when he sat as a judge on The X Factor, joining the panel for one year. Robbie has previously spoken out on his weight - does he follow a diet plan?

Over the years, Robbie has put on energetic performances which have required him to stay fit.

However, he has poked fun at his weight in the past with a song on his 2013 album called No One Likes A Fat Pop Star.

In December 2018, he revealed he followed the WW programme, formerly Weight Watchers, to stay in shape.

Speaking of the programme, he said: It is the first programme that truly feels like it fits with my life.

READ MORE: Eddie Hall weight loss: Strongman cut one thing from diet to shed astounding five stone

After my back injury last year, I definitely let my healthy habits slip and I felt as though I let myself and my family down.

I cant keep trying the same things and hoping for a different outcome.

"I trust the history of behaviour science that WW has.

The company recently rebranded in an attempt to shift focus towards being healthy all-round and not just losing weight.

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He fronted the campaign and used his own personal weight journey to encourage others.

Posting on social media, Robbie documented his healthy lifestyle choices.

He recently shared a picture of him tucking into a colourful salad on Instagram.

He captioned the post: Whilst travelling its easy for me to stay with my @ww.uk plan when I select meals with ZeroPoints.

My favourite dish is salmon, its delicious and has less Smartpoints.

Another post showed the pop star will also use exercise to stay in shape.

Robbie shared a video of him boxing with a personal trainer in the gym.

He wrote: Getting healthier is always better when youve got someone by your side. Im lucky enough to have @Tony_Jeffries and @ww.uk to push me to reach targets and feel better together.

When following the WW lifestyle, slimmers focus on choosing healthy and balanced foods and exercising regularly.

The WW website explained: We will always be the global leader in weight loss, but now WW welcomes anyone who wants to build healthy habits.

"Whether that means eating better, moving more, developing a positive mindset, focusing on weight ... or all of the above!

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For someone who stresses the importance of health, my diet is poor. Thankfully, I have friends who have noticed the harsh reality of my eating habits and havent shied away from informing me. Its safe to say I have seen the error of my ways.

I hate vegetables, but thats not a good enough reason to avoid them, especially at my age. I like fruits a lot but rarely buy them, as they tend to expire before I get the chance to eat them. It feels like a waste of money.

Eating fruits and vegetables has many health benefits. For example, pomegranates increase blood flow, and fruits and vegetables such as bananas and kale boost energy levels. These benefits are especially advantageous for people with sickle cell anemia. Increased blood flow reduces the chance of a sickle cell crisis, while more energy helps us to combat fatigue.

I decided that smoothies would be the easiest way to incorporate fruits and vegetables into my diet. I can mask the taste of vegetables I dislike with fruits I enjoy. To eliminate as much sugar as possible, I decided to use unsweetened almond milk instead of juice. Almond milk is high in vitamin D, which regulates the bodys levels of calcium and phosphate. I must increase my intake of vitamin D during colder months to combat the lack of sunlight, which is another source of vitamin D.

I have no problem starting habits, but I struggle with consistency, so I shopped in bulk. I bought all the fruit and vegetables I wanted to incorporate, prepped the smoothies, and prepackaged them in freezer bags that I can blend each morning. I also bought chia seeds for extra fiber and protein.

Here are some of the recipes I used:

I look forward to the differences in my health!

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According to a new survey, we basically "write off" the end of the year when it comes to our health and our diets.

41% of people use the holidays as a reason to punt on healthy habits, and one in three have already started postponing those habits until January.

The survey also found 47% of people say they already know they'll give in and break their diet during the holiday season. The top foods that we break our diet for are cookies . . . pies and cakes . . . and home-cooked holiday meals.

30% of people say they've had a moment during the holidays where they've unbuttoned their pants because they ate too much.

And overall, the average American will gain SIX pounds over the next month-and-a-half. That's the same amount of weight we packed on last year.

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Expanding agriculture can not only affect the diversity and abundance of wildlife but also alter the diet and habitat of wild mammals, especially those living in fragmented forest areas near crops or pastures, according to new research.

The study, published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), analyzed how changes that agriculture affect the diet of wild mammals, proving the hypothesis that deforestation and forest fragmentation are not necessarily the main consequences of expanding crops and cattle.

Forest remnants and the agricultural matrix arent separate. Theres an interface between these areas. Its hardly news that animals need to find food in plantations, but this practice hadnt been quantified until now. I should stress that the diet in question isnt ideal. Its a matter of survival, said Marcelo Magioli, the lead author.

Magioli and his fellow researchers looked at stable carbon and nitrogen isotopes in the fur of the animals, a method that allows them to know the kind of food eaten in the last three months. They used hair traps and collection of droppings so as not to alter the animals analyzed, many of them threatened with extinction.

They collected samples in four areas of the Brazilian state of Sao Paulo, two near croplands in Campinas and Botucatu and two in conserved areas in stable carbon and nitrogen isotopes. The samples were from 29 species of mammals and of all the samples taken more than half were from animals living in human-modified areas.

From previous studies using GPS collars and camera traps, we knew the animals moved through these areas, Magioli said regarding their research. However, stable isotope analysis told us where they were feeding and how important each food source was in their diet.

The results showed that 34.5% of the animals fed only with agricultural resources from human-modified areas, while 67.5% survived on forest resources. Frugivores and insectivores ate the same no matter where they lived, while herbivores and omnivores were the most affected, eating mainly agricultural resources.

Species like the cougar, capybara, brocket deer, ocelot and crab-eating raccoon where some of the ones mentioned in the study for having adapted their diets because of the agricultural expansion. The margays, a small wild cat, for example, eat animals that live near sugarcane plantations.

Our findings point to the need for more favorable agricultural management to support these animals and underscore the importance of the Brazilian Forest Code and of maintaining legal reserves and permanent conservation areas [APPs], Katia Mara Ferraz, co-author, said.

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A Texas woman is furious after she said she found a bullying note inside her 5-year-old son's lunchbox that a day care employee had written.She told KTRK-TV that she's sent her son to Rocking Horse Day Care in Houston for three years without any issues, until now.The mom said she recently changed her son's diet and wrote a note to workers, saying, "Please tell my son that his mommy loves him so much and that I'm thinking about him."Instead, that note came back home with another note written on the bottom."No! Put him on a diet and go away!" it said."I do everything in my power to build my son up and make him feel good about himself because he is amazing," the mom said.A day care employee who admitted to writing the note was fired, the TV station reported.Watch the video above to learn more about this story.

A Texas woman is furious after she said she found a bullying note inside her 5-year-old son's lunchbox that a day care employee had written.

She told KTRK-TV that she's sent her son to Rocking Horse Day Care in Houston for three years without any issues, until now.

The mom said she recently changed her son's diet and wrote a note to workers, saying, "Please tell my son that his mommy loves him so much and that I'm thinking about him."

Instead, that note came back home with another note written on the bottom.

"No! Put him on a diet and go away!" it said.

"I do everything in my power to build my son up and make him feel good about himself because he is amazing," the mom said.

A day care employee who admitted to writing the note was fired, the TV station reported.

Watch the video above to learn more about this story.

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