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Vitamin B6 plays a facilitating role in the immune system and the growth
of new cells. It also assists the body in the processing of proteins, fats,
and carbohydrates. And do you know that Vitamin B6 can help improve
your disposition and balance your mood swings?

Vitamin B6 also helps balance the sodium and potassium in your
bodymaking sure the body utilizes these two minerals effectively.
Experts also concur that this vitamin has cancer-fighting properties.

Great sources of Vitamin B6 are brewer’s yeast, eggs, chicken, carrots,
fish, liver, kidneys, peas, wheat germ, and walnuts.

Vitamin B6 Deficiency

Irritability, nervousness and insomnia as well as general weakness, and
skin problems go hand-in-hand with Vitamin B6 deficiency. Symptoms
may include unhealthy looking nails, an inflamed tongue, osteoporosis,
and arthritis.

Recommended Vitamin B6 Dosage

The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) is 2 mg per day. Take note,
an overdose of 2,000 mg per day, may cause neurological damage. In
particular, people on Parkinson’s disease medication should be very
careful with taking Vitamin B6 as it may counteract the medication.

Vitamin B6 is best taken with the rest of the B complex group vitamins,
with Vitamin C and most major minerals such as sodium, potassium, and
zinc.

Aside from the fact that Vitamin B6 is easily flushed by the body in the
urine, it is also extremely sensitive to sunlight, cooking and processing.
Cortisone is this vitamin’s worst enemy as it tends to cancel off the
vitamin’s benefits.

Check out http://www.123-nutrition.com for more advice on nutritional supplements and vitamins!

Studies have shown that people who eat breakfast gain less weight, are more alert and have healthier hearts. After not eating, for eight to ten hours overnight, our bodies need to be refueled. Breakfast jump starts our metabolism. People who skip breakfast often end up in a mid-morning slump and consume more calories throughout the day.

Living such a busy lifestyle presents a nutritional challenge. Most often, unless we awaken at the crack of dawn, we are usually running out the door, running children out the door, or both. While intellectually we may realize the importance of eating breakfast, sometimes it is that one more thing we just can’t get to.

I have discovered a short cut solution that allows me to eat breakfast while on the run. The following are five of my favorite portable breakfasts:

3. A hard boiled egg, a glass of milk, and a banana.

2. A bran muffin, (make a batch and freeze them ),a glass of milk and fruit.

3. A peanut butter and honey sandwich on whole wheat bread and fruit.

4. A fruit smoothie made with milk and protein powder.

5. A cheese sandwich on rye with lettuce and tomato. (Yes, a cheese sandwich)

Experiment with your favorite foods and create your own breakfast on the run. Be sure to include a fruit or vegetable, a good source of fiber and a protein. Include your fruit with your breakfast or have it as your midmorning snack. Make breakfast a habit. In doing so, not only are you helping your body but teaching your family good eating habits, as well.

Constance Weygandt is an author, speaker and balance mentor. For more information or to sign up for Constance’s free recipe newsletter, visit her website at http://www.balancedwellnessonline.com