DON’T SHELVE VITAMIN B12
Keeps Your Skin, Nails, and Hair Healthy Getting the right amount of B12 is essential for the health of your skin, nails, and hair. Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause hair loss, discoloration, and dry skin patches. These issues may be because proper blood flow is necessary for keratin growth, a protein that is essential to all three.
Getting your daily intake of vitamin B12 is crucial, as it keeps blood and nerves healthy. It even helps build DNA! B12 supplements and a vitamin- rich diet provide many advantages. While most people get enough vitamin B12 from their regular diets, vegetarians, adults over 50, and people with underlying conditions must ensure they get enough of this powerful vitamin for these five reasons. Keeps Blood Cells Healthy Vitamin B12 is very good for your blood cell health. It helps keep them small, round, and flowing smoothly. Meanwhile, a deficiency can make them larger and oddly shaped. The malformed cells have much more trouble flowing from the marrow to the bloodstream. This slowness is one of the causes of anemia, making you tired and weak. Protects Eyesight As we get older, our risk for macular deterioration goes up. Our retinas start to lose their effectiveness until our eyesight diminishes. Vitamin B12 reduces this retinal loss. Experts say that B12 might reduce the amount of a particular amino acid, which may contribute to macular deterioration. Helps Heal Depression Serotonin is a hormone responsible for our moods, thoughts, and brain power. Depression is linked to B12 deficiency, and many anti-depressants work by increasing the hormone. People with lower B12 levels can feel less depressed by taking supplements.
Helps Fight Memory Loss As we get older, brain deterioration is one of our biggest worries. Memory loss is a natural consequence of aging. Vitamin B12 deficiency correlates with memory loss and even brain atrophy. Once we get older, getting one’s B12 levels checked is extremely important. If you’re worried about your B12, consult with your primary care doctor. Doing so is especially important if you’re experiencing symptoms like fatigue, memory loss, and anxiety. There are many ways to combat B12 deficiency, so long as you know about it. When it comes to your health, knowledge is power!
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2 boneless chicken breasts
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2 cups shredded romaine lettuce 1 cup canned corn 1 cup canned black beans 1 avocado, cubed 1/4 cup sour cream 1/4 cup shredded cheese
1 tbsp chopped cilantro 1/2 tomato, chopped 1/2 onion, chopped 2 tbsp white vinegar
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2 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp paprika
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1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp chili pepper
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4 tbsp lime juice
1/2 tsp salt
Salt, to taste
1/2 tsp pepper
1 cup white or brown rice, cooked
DIRECTIONS 1. Cut chicken into bite-size pieces. In a medium-size bowl, add chicken, olive oil, paprika, cumin, chili pepper, salt, and pepper. Mix until chicken is evenly coated. 2. In a skillet over medium heat, cook chicken for 7 minutes or until cooked through. Set aside on a plate. 3. In a large bowl, layer the rice, lettuce, corn, beans, and cooked chicken. 4. In a separate bowl, mix together salsa ingredients, then pour over the chicken mixture. 5. Top with avocado, sour cream, and cheddar cheese. Enjoy! 3 (858) 675-1133 Inspired by EasyChickenRecipes.com
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