B-12 plays a role in human metabolism, red blood cell formation and serves a major role in several other bodily functions. Serum levels below 170-250 pg/ml indicates B-12 deficiency. Readily available fortified breakfast cereals are an excellent source...
A bacterial infection, generally caused by Escherichia coli, in the urinary tract is called a UTI (urinary tract infection). Cystitis or a bladder infection is located in the lower urinary tract. The symptoms of a bladder infection include painful urination...
Homemade costumes can be the most fun and least expensive costumes of all. Creativity is the main ingredient. Consider the cute vegan friendly Halloween costumes. Chef – Wear an apron and chef's hat. Carry a vegan cookbook, wooden spoon and bowl. ...
Chimpanzees are very strong and often exhibit violent behavior with age. When chimpanzees attack humans they bite body projections such as limbs, ears, nose and etc... The chimpanzees will also tear limbs with their hands. Chimpanzees are wild animals...
What Do You Know About Pomegranates? Nutrition – Pomegranates are high in vitamins B6, C, flavonoids, potassium and many micronutrients. This is a high fiber fruit that supplies unsaturated oils. Pomegranates are being tested for anti-viral health benefits...
Years ago, candies were often made with real licorice. Many candies labeled licorice in the United States do not contain licorice, but rather anise. Although known as licorice, these candies do not contain the beneficial properties of black licorice....
With only a few predators remaining in the Rocky Mountain National Park, there is now an over abundance of elk. According to park officials, the Elk have overgrazed the vegetation leaving other park animals without proper food. The park believes that...
Since vegans are concerned about healthy eating and organic foods, I found this study of interest. According to an Associated Press article out of Washington, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is under pressure from consumer groups to sell guidelines...
Yes, you can eat pumpkin seeds or save them for planting in the spring with some preparation. Pepita is the culinary term for pumpkin seed in the Spanish culture. The slightly oval seed is rather flat and light green in color although protected by a ...
Some open-pollinated plants are passed down from one generation of farmers to the next and are referred to as heirloom plants. Some more recent plant selections, known as hybrids, are crosses between two different varieties of plants. Hybrid plants are...
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