(BeWellBuzz) To keep baby growing strong and mom healthy, most pregnant women are advised to add about 300 calories/day to their diet. Lactating women are recommended to add yet another 200 calories, for a full 500 calorie increase. For maximum absorption, the best way to add calories might be to add snacks and small meals rather than three large meals each day. But which ... Continue Reading
Importance of Folic Acid and its Sources
Vitamin B9, usually called folic acid, has long been known to reduce the risk of spinal birth defects. It is also necessary for healthy red blood cells. Also believed to help suppress allergic reactions and lessen the severity of asthma symptoms. Folic acid is involved in the replication of DNA and RNA. It helps to keep levels of homocysteine down in our blood, which in turn ... Continue Reading