Top 10 Foods Highest in Vitamin B12

Top 10 Foods Highest in Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin)

Borrowed from Google search which yielded me an article from online at: http://www.healthaliciousness.com/articles/foods-high-in-vitamin-B12.php

Vitamin B-12, or Cobalamin, is the largest and most complex vitamin currently known to man. A slight deficiency of vitamin B-12 can lead to anemia, fatigue, mania, and depression, while a long term deficiency can cause permanent damage to the brain and central nervous system. Vitamin B12 can only be manufactured by bacteria and can only be found naturally in animal products, however, synthetic forms are widely available and added to many foods like cereals. Vitamin B12 can be consumed in large doses because excess is excreted by the body or stored in the liver for use when supplies are scarce. Stores of B12 can last for up to a year. Below is the top 10 foods highest in vitamin B12 foods, click here for an extended list of vitmain B12 rich foods, and here for other foods high in vitamin B.

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#1: Clams, Oysters, and Mussels
Shellfish are a great source of vitamin B12 and can be eaten raw, baked, steamed, fried, or made into chowder. In addition to vitamin B12 shellfish are a good source of zinc, copper, and iron. Clams provide the most vitamin B-12 with 98.9μg per 100g serving, accounting for 1648% of the DV. That is 84μg (1401% DV) per 3 ounce serving, and 187.9μg (3132% DV) in 20 small clams, or 9.4μg (156.6 %DV) in one small clam. Mussels and oysters are also good sources of B12 providing 600% DV and 400% DV per 100 gram serving. Click to see complete nutrition facts.
#2: Liver
Often appearing on the culinary scene as pâté, liver can also be prepared steamed or fried with onions and herbs. The liver of most any animal is packed with vitamin B-12, the highest on the list are: Lamb, beef, veal, moose, turkey, duck, and goose respectively. Lamb liver provides 85.7μg (1428% DV) of vitamin B12 per 100g serving, or 72.85μg (230% DV) in a 3 ounce serving. Click to see complete nutrition facts.
#3: Caviar (Fish Eggs)
Caviar and fish eggs are most often eaten as a garnish or spread. The eggs of whitefish contain the most vitamin B-12 with 56.4μg (940% DV) per 100g serving. Caviar contains a third of that with 20μg (333% DV) of vitamin B12 per 100g serving, 5.6μg (93% DV) per ounce, and 3.2μg (53% DV) per tablespoon. Chicken eggs, by comparison, only offer 1.29μg (22% DV) of vitamin B-12 per 100g serving, or 0.65μg (11% DV) per egg. Click to see complete nutrition facts. Buy Caviar from Amazon.com
#4: Octopus
Popular in Mediterranean, Japanese, and Hawaiian cuisine, octopus is a vitamin b12 rich food. Cooked octopus provides 36μg of vitamin B-12 per 100 gram serving accounting for 600% of the DV. That is 30.6μg (510% DV) per 3 ounce serving, or 10.2μg (170% DV) per ounce. Raw octopus provides about half as much vitamin b12 with 20μg (333% DV) per 100 gram serving, 17μg (283% DV) in a 3 ounce serving, and 5.67μg (94.33% DV) per ounce. Click to see complete nutrition facts.
#5: Fish
Known for their omega 3 fats and for being a high protein food, fish are also a good source of vitamin B12. Mackerel provides the most vitamin B-12 with 19μg per 100g serving (317% DV), followed by Herring (312% DV), Salmon (302%), Tuna (181%), Cod (167%), Sardines (149%), Trout (130%), and Bluefish (104%).
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#6: Crab and Lobster
Crab and lobster are most commonly served baked, steamed, or in bisque. A 100g serving of crab contains 11.5μg of vitamin B12 (192% of the DV), that is 15.4μg (257%DV) per leg (134g). Lobster will provide 4.04μg(67% DV) per 100g serving, or 6.59μg (110% DV) in an average whole lobster (163g).
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#7: Beef
In addition to being a vitamin B12 rich food, beef is also a good source of protein, zinc, and heme-iron. The amount of vitamin B-12 in beef depends on the cut, lean fat-trimmed chuck contains the most vitamin B12 with 6.18μg (103% DV) per 100g serving, 11.49μg (103% DV) in a chuck steak, and 5.25μg (88% DV) in a 3 ounce serving. Chuck is followed by sirloin (62% DV), rib-eye (60% DV), and ribs (58% DV).
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#8: Lamb (Mutton)
Lamb is a common meat in the Middle East, Mediterranean, East Asia, Australia, New Zealand, and most of Europe. Lamb is a high cholesterol food so be sure to look for lean cuts which are higher in B12 anyway. Lamb also provides high amounts of protein, and zinc. The shoulder is the cut of lamb with the most vitamin B-12 providing 3.71μg (62% DV) per 100g serving, 5.82μg (97% DV) per pound, and 3.15μg (53% DV) in a 3 ounce serving. The shoulder is followed by the foreshank and leg which provides 53% of the DV per 100g serving, and lamb chops which provide 51% of the DV for vitmain B12 per 100 gram serving. Click to see complete nutrition facts.
#9: Cheese
Despite being a high cholesterol food, cheese is a good source of calcium, protein, and Riboflavin (Vitamin B2). The amount of vitamin B12 in cheese depends on type and variety, Swiss cheese provides the most with 3.34μg (56% DV) per 100g serving, followed by Gjetost (40% DV), Mozzarella(39% DV), Parmesan (38% DV), Tilsit (35% DV), and Feta (28% DV). Click to see complete nutrition facts.
#10: Eggs
When it comes to chicken eggs the raw yellow has most of the vitamin B-12 with 1.95μg per 100g serving (33%), however, this equates to 0.33μg per yolk or just 6% of the DV. The eggs of other animals are higher with a goose egg providing 7.34μg (122% DV) of vitamin B-12 per 100g serving, and a duck egg providing 3.78μg (63% DV).
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Diversifying Your Online Portfolio?

A great many of us are in online businesses.  The thought occurred to me about having an online portfolio.  What is the truth in that?  What are the myths?  One reason I am writing this blog entry now is that I am very upset with people who talk others in and out of things.  The other thing I get upset over is someone pushing another around.  I guess that can fall into the category of manipulation.  Being a part of it is being an enabler and being in denial.  We need to be true to ourselves to the real TRUTH.

Just a little background...  (the founder of Motivational Radio), Anthony and I are working  on something very dear to both of us at the moment.  I just need to take the time to vent and get back to my creative bent.  Since, I am a bit vexed a the moment, I am taking a necessary time out to explain to those who will listen to the voice of reason.

 Let me start with the truth.  Yes, we do need a portfolio.  However, more than 2 businesses in our signature line on skype or anywhere, just shows others one is NOT making money, or you're desperate to make it.   This information came from not one but 2 reliable sources, I trust.  One my mentor and friend, Anthony Hosking, who is the host of Motivational-Radio.com  an online radio station, based out of Christchurch, NZ.

Christchurch, you may or may not know sustained a year's worth of earthquakes some averaging most days last year were, 5.8ers on the Richter scale.  They still have not ceased.  While Anthony's focus is on the radio station and it's success, he has the earthquakes to contend with.  If that weren't bad enough, he also is approached daily by many who would like to see him get involved in another online business.   Ahem! Excuse me while I clear my throat.  

Now neither of these things will sway, my mentor.  He sticks to his guns.  I am going to do the same.  As far as myth, you cannot carry all your eggs in one basket.  I have  a question for you?  How many hands do you have to carry baskets?  I will answer that for you.  You have 2 hands to carry, two baskets. If you carry many more than that, the eggs will break;  Two are a risk, already. Even one, since if you dash your foot on a stone and fall the eggs will break.  Well, look at it this way:  with 2 baskets you have twice the risk.  However, in business we are risk takers but we are not ridiculous.

Another thing, remember there needs to be balance of some kind in order to have complete success. Without balance, (qualify that keyword, hold in in your heart and engrave it) things are in complete chaos.

Think very carefully when it comes to someone telling you about online portfolios.  You are not a character out of Startrek Voyager, a 'Borg' with a computer you were born with, on one of your body parts and part of a  'Collective'.  Are you going to be a leader or a follower?

How do utilities not just electric companies treat you, w/virtual answering assistants

I want reviews on utility (cable, satellite, mobile, phone, and electric) companies, whoever they are to you.  Most companies now have virtual answering that speak and give us instructions on what to say or enter.  What experiences have you had from the  night mares to miraculous if any? 

IMHO I find it deplorable a communications company cannot find a way for a real person to answer the line for customers.   Have you brought the issue up to a representative or supervisor the public is fed up?  I have told some myself that I would rather live in a cave and do without any thing they have to offer.  We can live without them; they cannot live with us but we get rude treatment often many many times, even from supervisors.  Believe me, I have gone over their heads too to get the right results. 

And Virgin Assurance Wireless Customers, I do not care if you're getting your phone free, the customer service does not need to be rude to anyone.  Mr Richard Branson take notice your people in your business are tarts and curt.  If you don't curb them, we the public will take you down.  The richest man in the world doesn't need to be the most ignorant about his company employees.

I like customer service to be professional and expect it to be such.
I like to get results when I call customer service with a good outcome for hard problems. 
The customer is always right when it comes to issues, without us they could not survive.
I like a live person in communications; it only makes proper sense.
Good customer service makes my day.

The unprofessional attitude of many people in business is to be desired.
When we need answers we need a live person to answer not a virtual assistant.
I hate businesses that do not think the customer is right and important enough to be courteous and polite no matter what.
Cannot stand or bear with being run around from option to option on the phone and so many choices to key in.
Some customer service people deliberately hang up on people and don't put the proper data in their records. 

Simple and to the point, this blog wants your experiences good and bad.  We will prevail, yes, the public will prevail over all adversity.  

How to Beat Clutter in the Home Office?

Borrowed from Real Simple Magazine 

 June 16th 2012

 How to Beat Clutter in the Home Office?

Real Simple answers your questions.

Tosca Radigonda

Q. I am a clutterbug and am often overwhelmed by the amount of paper in my life. Do you have any tips for organizing my office so that it won't look like such a mess?

A. When it comes to banishing clutter, old habits die hard. Implementing (and maintaining) new systems are just as important as the physical space you're organizing. Keep any home office working for you by sticking to a few basic principles:

File Away
The tried–and–true "touch it once" rule really works—once you touch a piece of paper, either act on it, file it, or throw it away. Assign file folders with categories that work for you, and discipline yourself to drop each piece of paper into the appropriate file the first time it crosses your desk. Resist the temptation to let piles build. If something comes along for which you don't have a file category, create one on the spot.

Take Control
Create a system that allows you to decide when to work on what, so you don't feel ambushed by the paperwork, bills, and invitations that flood your office. Set up an in-box for holding unread items and an out box for things ready to be passed along. A desktop file rack should hold only current project files, with less frequently needed items tucked away in cabinets or on shelves. Have a wastebasket (and perhaps a paper shredder) within reach so you can instantly trash items you don't need.

Divide and Conquer
Separate personal from professional paperwork, birthday invitations from bills. Set aside a reasonable amount of time to do scheduling, respond to invitations, and pay bills. Don't, however,  try to do it all at once. Keeping like items grouped together will allow you to deal with things more efficiently.

Store Properly
Books, magazines, and other reading materials you intend to keep should be kept on shelves or in cabinets. Attractive document boxes and magazine files are widely available and will help keep the space looking clear, so you'll actually enjoy spending time there.

Empty and Purge
If you notice the piles of paper starting to build, don't panic—just address them. When your files are bursting out of their cabinets, it's time to devote an afternoon to purging.