Dr Ranj delivers vitamin B12 advice on morning milk round. TV doctor encourages the nation to ‘Wake up to B12’
- TV’s Dr Ranj Singh has been out on a morning milk round delivering advice on the benefits of vitamin B12, to mark the return of the ‘We Eat Balanced’ campaign
- One in four (26%) adults are unaware of the nutritional benefits of B12, which helps to reduce tiredness and fatigue, and half don’t know which foods are a natural source of the vitamin
- Amid price concerns during the cost-of-living crisis, milk is a good value source of B12, and can be purchased for as little as 95p per pint
- In addition, milk contains six other essential vitamins and minerals and is one of the cheapest sources of protein
Dr Ranj Singh has joined a morning milk round to deliver health advice to households. To support the return of the We Eat Balanced campaign the NHS doctor is encouraging Britons to ‘Wake Up to B12’, one of many important nutrients that we get from a healthy, balanced diet.
A study from the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board shows that one in four (26%) adults are unaware that vitamin B12 helps to reduce tiredness and fatigue, while a further quarter (27%) don’t understand B12’s role in helping the immune system to work normally.
There’s also uncertainty as to how to consume the vitamin, only half of adults know which foods to consume to get their daily allowance of B12.2 Adults need around 1.5 micrograms of B12 a day, which is easy to achieve with a balanced diet. Foods containing vitamin B12 include dairy and red meat.
And available at 95p for a pint from some supermarkets,3 milk is an affordable way to maintain a nutrient-rich diet for households struggling amid the cost-of-living crisis. In addition to being a natural source of B12, milk contains another six essential nutrients and minerals, including calcium, protein and potassium.
To help UK consumers understand the benefits of getting B12 in your diet, the AHDB is encouraging the nation to ‘Wake Up to B12‘, with a new hub for tips on how to incorporate milk and dairy products affordably into their breakfasts and other meals throughout the day.
Dr Ranj Delivers Health Advice on Milk Rounds “While many households will be looking to eat healthily in the most cost-effective way possible this year, milk is a great option for those that consume it, as it is packed with important nutrients like B12 at an affordable price.
This January I’d encourage families to ‘Wake Up to B12’ with a healthy breakfast made up of foods such as milk and other dairy products. Vitamin B12 can help to reduce tiredness and fatigue and can help your immune system to work normally.”
Dr Ranj Delivers Health Advice on Milk Rounds
- B12 can help to reduce tiredness and fatigue
- B12 can help support the immune system to work normally
- B12 helps the body to release energy from food
A varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle are recommended for good health.
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