(2022, March 18)
Therefore, the following section focuses on the intestinal responses to TAs
Breakfast: Greek yogurt bowl with berries and pumpkin seeds (2 tbsp) ~18g protein, 2mg iron, 2mg zinc, plus vitamin C from berries for iron absorption Mid-morning: 1 hard-boiled egg ~6g protein, 1mg iron, 10mcg biotin Lunch: Small chicken and spinach grain bowl ( cup rice, 3oz shredded chicken, handful of cooked spinach, squeeze of lemon) ~25g protein, 3mg iron, 2mg zinc Afternoon: Small handful of almonds (10-12) and a cheese stick ~10g protein, 1.5mg zinc, 4mcg biotin Dinner: Small salmon fillet (3-4oz) with roasted sweet potato rounds and sauted spinach ~22g protein, 2mg iron, 5mcg biotin Day total: ~81g protein with meaningful amounts of iron, zinc, and biotin, without any single meal being overwhelming
They assume 'close enough' is acceptable
Additionally, studies need to confirm the different mechanisms we suggested as key factors affecting snail fitness, therefore integrating biochemical assays in addition to ecotoxicological dose-response experiments
Staying hydrated, eating smaller meals, and choosing gentle foods during the first few weeks often helps
