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12 Foods High in Vitamin B12

If you eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, you might think you are meeting your vitamin B12 needs, but there's a good chance you're falling short of what you need for optimal health. Veggie lovers and salad aficionados may be getting a good amount of their other B vitamins, but energy-supporting vitamin B12 comes primarily from animal-based foods. This water-soluble vitamin, also known as cobalamin, is required for many important bodily functions, including healthy blood cell formation, maintaining a healthy nervous system, and converting the food we eat into useable energy. We've got a list of 12 foods to help you get enough of this buzzworthy B!

Nutrition

18 Lutein-Rich Foods to Add to Your Diet

Focused on eye health? Be on the lookout for lutein! This vision-friendly nutrient is found in a wide array of colorful foods ranging from egg yolks to papaya to kale.

Watercress Salad Recipe with Dijon Vinaigrette

Want to add more fruits and vegetables to your day? This easy watercress salad recipe is packed with a nutrient-dense lettuce, plus sweet citrus, creamy avocado, and a zesty Dijon vinaigrette.

Best Milk Thistle Supplements: How to Choose Them

Your liver does so much for you. Isn’t it time to return the favor? Meet milk thistle: your liver’s new best friend! More than just a pretty addition to the scenery, this prickly purple plant protects optimal liver function, promotes healthy cell division and inhibits oxidative stress. Learn more about it!

Healthy Living

Barre vs. Pilates: What’s the Difference?

If you’re looking to lean out, sculpt your muscles and get stronger, barre and Pilates are both great options. Here’s how to figure out which one is best for you.

Self Care

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What's Missing From Your Breakfast?

We often hear that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but many of us are not taking advantage of this meal. You can benefit all day by adding the right amounts of protein to your breakfast. Dr. Mike and Dr. Crystal share how to make breakfast work for you!

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