Maternal vegan diet causing a serious infantile neurological disorder

This post includes a summary of a paper published in the European Journal of Pediatrics Volume 150, Number 3 / January, 1991 205-208 and a recipe for grilled rib eye steak.

Study title and authors:

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Maternal vegan diet causing a serious infantile neurological disorder due to vitamin B12 deficiency

T. Kühne1, R. Bubl1 and R. Baumgartner1
(1) University Children's Hospital Basel, Römergasse 8, CH-4005 Basel, Switzerland
 
This paper can be accessed at: http://www.springerlink.com/content/j0066225164k6711/
 
A 9-month old baby from a strict vegetarian mother had many symptoms including dystrophy, weakness, muscular atrophy, loss of tendon reflexes, psychomotor regression and haematological abnormalities.
 
It was found both mother and child had low concentrations of vitamin B12.

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Recipe of the day

Grilled Rib Eye Steak

Food Mall: Rib Eye Steak

Ingredients:

4 Rib eye steaks (one inch thick) about a pound each

Onion powder
Garlic powder
Kosher salt
Cracked black pepper
Paprika

Instructions:
Stack coal in a pyramid shape in the middle of the grill. Pour lighter fluid over the coal and let stand for about four minutes, then light. You will have to wait about 20 minutes.

This is a good time to rinse the meat and pat dry with paper towels. Spice to taste.
Once the flame goes down, spread the coal and place the rack on top for 5 minutes.

Place Rib eyes spice side up on grill rack and cover. If your grill have vent holes open full.

Cook Rib eyes for 7 minutes on each side. Flip only once. Thicker steaks (over one inch) need lower heat and more time, thinner steaks (one inch or under) need high heat and less time.

Place the Rib eyes on a cutting board and cover them with foil and let them rest for 10 minutes.

Grilled Rib Eye Steak