Tag Archives: Diet and Nutrition

    To prevent vitamin B12 deficiency, it’s important to include an assortment of foods that have vitamin B12 in your daily diet. This is harder than it sounds! The majority of the foods that are highest in vitamin B12 are sadly missing from the average American diet. As a result, a rising number of […]

    Want to burn fat while also boosting energy? These five thermogenic foods are great sources of vitamin B12, a nutrient essential for promoting a good metabolism, converting food into energy, and supporting stamina for maximum weight loss. Here are some of the best fat-burning foods that support healthy B12 levels. Does fat really […]

    Foods that prevent chronic pain: Previously, we discussed foods that cause chronic pain by triggering the inflammation response. Here are foods that help to prevent chronic pain by preventing an autoimmune inflammatory response. Inflammation is natural As mentioned in our earlier post, 6 Foods that Cause Chronic Pain, your body responds to foreign […]

    Certain foods cause chronic pain by triggering inflammation throughout your body- bad news if you already suffer from fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, or rheumatoid arthritis. Find out which foods to avoid, in order to prevent chronic pain flare-ups. The inflammation response It’s normal to feel pain when you sustain an injury- inflammation is […]

If you’re following the DASH diet for weight loss, then you’re off to a good start. Not only is the DASH diet excellent for optimum vitamin B12, but it’s also regarded as one of the best  diets for battling diabetes, hypertension, and osteoporosis. DASH diet basics To properly follow the DASH diet, you should strive […]

    Even in you suffer from GERD (Gastroesophageal reflux disease); heartburn doesn’t have to be on the holiday menu every time December rolls around. Here are some tips for preventing acid reflux, stomach pain, and debilitating heartburn this holiday season, including which foods to avoid, which medications work best for treating heartburn, and some helpful lifestyle […]

What are the symptoms of vitamin B12 deficiency…or any other vitamin deficiency, for that matter?  Fatigue, brain fog, muscular pain, and frequent numbness in the hands and feet could signal vitamin B12 deficiency, but what about all the other vitamins?  Here is a complete list of vitamins and minerals, plus symptoms that correlate with vitamin […]

    Part I of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Do’s and Don’ts covered bad eating habits and lifestyle choices that cause IBS; now, learn how testing for vitamin B12 deficiency or other illnesses, along with eating healthy digestion-friendly foods, can help to promote intestinal health where IBS occurs. Recap: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a […]

    Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a digestive disorder that causes stomachache, heartburn, and nausea.  Sometimes, IBS causes vitamin B12 deficiency; other times, IBS happens because of other comorbid conditions or bad eating habits.  In part one of Top 20 Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Do’s and Don’ts, learn how to treat IBS symptoms by changing […]

    Is it possible to get too much of a good thing, like too much vitamin B12, or too much of any vitamin, for that matter?  Experts say yes- overdoing it on certain vitamins can cause vitamin toxicity, and the damage can range from annoying to severe.  So before you down a bottle of […]