Vitamin– Vitamin is an organic molecule that is an essential micronutrient which an organism needs in small quantities for the proper functioning of its metabolism. Essential nutrients cannot be synthesized in the organism, either at all or not in sufficient quantities, and therefore must be obtained through the diet.
Sources of Vitamin A:
- Carrots– (148% DV) 1329µg, per cooked cup {55 calories}
- Tuna– (143% DV) 1287µg, in a 6oz fillet {313 calories}
- Butternut Squash– (127% DV) 1144µg, per cup cooked {82 calories}
- Sweet Potatoes– (122% DV) 1096µg, per cup baked {103 calories}
- Spinach– (105% DV) 943µg, per cup cooked {41 calories}
- Cantaloupe– (33% DV) 299µg, per cup {60 calories}
- Lettuce– (23% DV) 205µg, per cup {8 calories}
- Red ball peppers– (22% DV) 198µg, per cup cooked {38 calories}
- Pink Grapefruit– (15% DV) 133µg, per cup {97 calories}
- Broccoli– (13% DV) 120µg, per cup cooked {55 calories}
Sources of Vitamin B:
- Milk– (3502% DV) 84.1µg, per 3oz serving {126 calories}
- Tuna– (771% DV) 18.5µg, per 6oz fillet {313 calories}
- King Crab– (642% DV) 15.4µg, in 1 crab leg {130 calories}
- Beef (Skirt Steak)- (533% DV) 12.8µg, per 6oz steak {456 calories}
- Fortified Cereals– (254% DV) 6.1µg, per 3/4 cup {95 calories}
- Fortified Soymilk– (249% DV) 6µg, per 16oz glass {160 calories}
- Fortified Tofu– (137% DV) 3.3µg, per cup {208 calories}
- Low-Fat Milk– (108% DV) 2.6µg, per 16oz glass {244 calories}
- Swiss Cheese– (36% DV) 0.9µg, per oz {112 calories}
- Eggs– (23% DV) 0.6µg, per 1 large egg {78 calories}
Sources of Vitamin C:
- Guavas– (419% DV) 377mg, per cup {112 calories}
- Ball Peppers- (211% DV) 190mg, per cup {46 calories}
- Kiwi Fruit- (185% DV) 167mg, per cup {110 calories}
- Strawberries- (108% DV) 98mg, per cup {53 calories}
- Oranges- (106% DV) 96mg, per cup {85 calories}
- Papaya- (98% DV) 88mg, per cup {62 calories}
- Broccoli- (90% DV) 81mg, per cup {31 calories}
- Tomato- (61% DV) 55mg, per cup cooked {43 calories}
- Kale- (59% DV) 53mg, per cup cooked {36 calories}
- Snow Peas- (42% DV) 38mg, per cup {26 calories}
Sources of Vitamin D:
- Fish (Salmon) (142% DV) 28µg, per 6oz fillet {268 calories}
- Cremini Mushrooms (139% DV) 28µg, per cup {19 calories}
- Fortified Milk (32% DV) 6µg, per 16oz glass {298 calories}
- Soy Milk (29% DV) 6µg, per 16oz glass {160 calories}
- Fortified Tofu (28% DV) 6µg, per cup {208 calories}
- Fortified Yogurt (16% DV) 3µg, per cup {250 calories}
- Fortified Breakfast Cereal (12% DV) 2µg, per 3/4 cup {96 calories}
- Fortified Orange Juices (12% DV) 2µg, per cup {117 calories}
- Pork Chopes (10% DV) 2µg, 1 pork chop {525 calories}
- Eggs (6% DV) 1µg, 1 large egg {78 calories}
Sources of Vitamin E:
- Sunflower Seeds- (49% DV) 7.4mg, per 1oz handful {584 calories}
- Almonds- (49% DV) 7.3mg, per 1oz handful {160 calories}
- Avocados- (28% DV) 4.2mg, per avocado {170 calories}
- Spinach- (25% DV) 3.7mg, per cup cooked {41 calories}
- Butternut Squash- (18% DV) 2.6mg, per cup cooked {45 calories}
- Kiwi Fruit- (18% DV) 2.6mg, per cup {61 calories}
- Broccoli- (15% DV) 2.3mg, per cup cooked {34 calories}
- Trout- (13% DV) 2mg, per fillet {141 calories}
- Olive Oil- (13% DV) 1.9mg, per tablespoon {884 calories}
- Shrimp- (12% DV) 1.9mg, per 12 shrimp 3oz {99 calories}
By focusing on the above topics, it’s easy to get plenty of the vitamins, minerals, and other micronutrients you need to keep you healthy and prevent disease. Here are some tips.
Fiber– It’s the part of plant foods that we can’t digest. Eating foods high in fiber helps reduce total and LDL (“bad”) cholesterol, improve blood sugar control, and prevent constipation. High-fiber foods also help with weight loss by making you feel full.
There are lots of high-fiber foods to choose from:
- Brown rice
- Bulgur (cracked wheat)
- Barley
- Oats
- Nuts
- Beans and lentils
- Apples
- Blueberries
- Carrots
Minerals: Minerals are inorganic elements from the earth (soil and water). Both are essential for normal growth and optimal health.
Iron — meat, poultry, fish, and beans
Phytochemicals– Phytochemicals are chemicals made by plants. They are not essential to life, but they do have a positive effect on health. Diets rich in phytochemicals have been associated with a lower risk of chronic diseases, such as cancer and heart disease. They are found in fruits, vegetables, beans, and grains.
The following is a list of key phytochemicals, plus the best food sources of each.
- Flavonoids — Blueberries, Raspberries, Strawberries, Blackberries.
- Carotenoids — Orange vegetables such as Carrots, Sweet Potatoes, and Winter Squash.
- Lycopene — Tomatoes
- Isoflavones — Soy foods, such as Soybeans (or Edamame)
- Resveratrol — Red Grapes
- Catechins — Teas
So friends, Eat more Vitamins and Minerals, Eat Healthily, Be Healthy
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