Tuesday, August 12, 2014

All About Vitamins

It is no secret that vitamins are important to live a happy, healthy life. But what exactly are these vitamins doing for you? And how can you make sure you're getting enough of them?

Vitamin A
Essential for?
Eyes, immune System, skin

Where to get it?
Oranges, carrots, dark green veggies, and milk

Vitamin B6
Essential for?
Brain function, nerve function, red cell production

Where to get it?
Beans, nuts, red meat, fish, eggs, and spinach

Vitamin B12
Essential for?
Red cell production, nerve function

Where to get it?
Milk, eggs, poultry, red meat, and fish

Vitamin C
Essential for?
Bones, teeth, skin

Where to get it?
Citrus fruits, berries, spinach, and tomatoes

Vitamin D
Essential for?
Bones, calcium absorption

Where to get it?
Sunlight, egg yolk, and milk

Vitamin E
Essential for?
Red blood cells, protects cell damage

Where to get it?
Nuts, vegetable oils, grains, and green veggies

Folic Acid
Essential for?
Cell health, heart disease

Where to get it?
Fruits, and dark green veggies

Vitamin K
Essential for?
Blood clotting

Where to get it?
Egg yolks, and dark green veggies

Niacin
Essential for?
Promoting conversion of food to energy

Where to get it?
Grains, dairy products, nuts, and poultry

Riboflavin
Essential for?
Energy, chemical processes

Where to get it?
Fish, dark green veggies, grains, meat, and milk