Tag: breastfeeding
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B12 Deficiency during Pregnancy and in the Breastfeeding Mother also creates B12 Deficiency in the Newborn

Vitamin B12 is a water-soluble vitamin involved in the metabolism of every cell in the human body, especially in the formation of red blood cells, the functioning of the nervous system, and the synthesis of DNA. Vitamin B12 is found ONLY in foods of animal origin and its absorption depends on the gastric intrinsic factor,…
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The Health Risks of NOT BREASTFEEDING

The health effects of breastfeeding are well-known and apply to mothers and children. Breast milk is uniquely tailored to the nutritional needs of the human infant and has unparalleled immunological and anti-inflammatory properties that protect against a range of diseases and conditions for both mothers and children. Diseases associated with not breastfeeding include the following:…
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The 5:2 Diet

The 5:2 diet means eating a normal amount of food (not excessive) 5 days of the week and 2 days of eating a very small amount. The 2 days that we will eat a very small amount of food should NOT be consecutive days. In the 5:2 diet, the normal amount of food that we…
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Omega-3 in Children’s Nutrition

Omega-3 fatty acids provide significant health benefits for our body. They are very important for the proper functioning of our eyes, as well as for parts of the brain related to memory, learning, concentration and logical sequence. In insufficient intake of these essential fatty acids for the body, there will be reduced function in these…
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Foods for a better Breastfeeding

During breastfeeding, the breastfeeding mother should follow a balanced diet with a variety of foods and adequate hydration. The coverage of the breastfeeding mother in components such as calcium, folic acid, vitamin D3, iron, iodine, omega-3 fatty acids is important for successful milk production during the breastfeeding period. Foods that enhance milk production in breastfeeding…
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Protein for Preschoolers

Recommendations for children’s nutrition are not like those for adults with specific, precise amounts of grams, they are mainly educational and research in nature because, like adults, babies do not all have the same body size, the same needs, the same metabolism. There is no clear scientific documentation on the exact amount of protein or…