Why Folate is Important Folate is an essential B vitamin that is of particular importance during pregnancy and childhood. One of the eight essential B vitamins, folate is especially notable for its role in growth and development. Because folate is key to the formation of genetic material, any time there are rapidly developing cells, folate will be involved in the

I had the privilege of listening live to the symposium “Yogurt as a vehicle of healthy eating in children” at the recent NUTRIMAD 2018, a public health nutrition conference held in Madrid, Spain. Three scientists shared findings on how yogurt can spur kids towards breakfast, better overall eating habits and even healthy weight regulation. A Look at Dietary Patterns in