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Vitamins
Vitamins and
mineral are nutrients vital in small amounts to life and growth. A
prolonged shortage of any of these can lead to a deficiency
disease. If you eat a balanced diet, you are unlikely to be faced
with the danger of vitamin shortage though vegetarians need to be
careful about adequate vitamin B12 consumption. Vitamins are
destroyed during storing, cooking and processing. Fat- soluble
vitamins are more stable than water-soluble vitamins. To get the
most from vitamins, eat food as soon as possible after it is picked
or bought. Eat whole foods- refined food have fewer vitamins. Keep
fruits and vegetables somewhere cool, dark and dry as fat soluble
vitamins are sensitive to light. Avoid prolonged soaking of
vegetables.
Vitamins and good health.
It is intriguing to discover that tradition all India medical
preparations were often concentrated vitamins! A sour walnut -
sized fruit called amla contains more Vitamin C than half a dozen
oranges! Amla is widely used for revitalizing and rejuvenating and
in healing medication for many illnesses!
Sprouting increases the vitamin content of the grain or legume.
Various tribes of the Mountain Areas known for their robust good
health includes large amounts of sprouts in their diet! Given below
are the complete list of important vitamins and their functions.
IMPORTANT VITAMINS
| Vitamin. |
Rich Food Sources. |
Important Body Function. |
| Vit. A. |
Carrots, spinach, sweet potato, pumpkin, melon
& apricot. |
Maintains eyes, skin, mucous membrane;
promotes normal growth of bones. |
| Vit. C. |
Citrus fruits, potato, tomato & green
vegetables. |
Promotes growth of skin, bones, teeth,
tendons. |
| Vit. D. |
Milk & eggs. |
Essential for growth and maintenance of strong
bones. |
| Vit. K. |
Green leafy vegetables, fruit & cereals. |
Maintains normal blood clotting. |
| Vit. E. |
Wheat germ, vegetable oils & shortenings. |
Essential for blood functioning. |
| Vit. B1. |
Whole grains, wheat germ, beans, nuts &
seeds. |
Aids in transmission of nerve impulses and
reaction providing energy. |
| Vit B2. |
Yoghurt, cheese, milk, green leafy vegetables,
whole grains & yeast. |
Promotes healthy skin, nerves and eyes; aids
in release of energy. |
| Niacin. |
Whole grains, nuts, seeds, potatoes, corn
& yeast. |
Helps convert food into energy. |
| Vit. B6. |
Whole grains, beans, bananas, plantains,
potatoes & sweets potatoes. |
Maintains nervous tissues; regenerates red
blood cells. |
| Folacin. |
Green leafy vegetables, yeast & beans. |
Prevents blood disorders; helps body use
proteins |
| Vit. B12 |
Dairy products & eggs. |
Required for proper functioning of all cells. |
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