Health
 A Look at Vitamins from
Food
Important Vitamins and minerals and what
foods contain them
Try to buy dairy, vegetables and fruits
that are organic.
Vitamin B12
Foods of animal origin such
as eggs and milk products and the blue-green
algae spirulina.
Vitamin D
Milk products and many enriched
dairy alternatives. Exposure to sunlight
stimulates the body to produce some Vitamin
D.
Calcium
Milk products and plant foods,
especially dark leafy greens (such as kale
and collard greens), broccoli, tofu, beans
and fortified soymilk.
Iron
Beans, spinach, beet greens, prunes,
and iron-fortified cereals and bread. Foods
with Vitamin C (such as citrus and peppers)
help the body absorb iron.
Zinc
Mainly foods of animal origin plus
whole grains and beans
Peanuts
New research suggests by the USDA
Agricultural Research Service
that peanuts contain resveratrol,
the same ingredient found in
red wine, which is believed to
have heart-healthy benefits. An ounce – about
a small handful of peanuts has 73mcg of reservatrol,
compared to 800mcg in a glass of red wine.
Why
peanuts?
Peanuts also contain protein, fiber, folic acid,
niacin, phosphorous , potassium, vitamin E and
zinc |
Rich Healthy Veggies
| |
Calories(based on 1 C) |
Calcium (mg) |
Fiber (g) |
Beta Carotene (RE) |
| Acorn Squash |
83 |
63 |
7 |
63 |
| Butternut Squash |
94 |
46 |
7 |
800 |
| Parsnips |
125 |
58 |
6.2 |
0 |
| Pumpkin |
50 |
37 |
2 |
265 |
| Spaghetti Squash |
45 |
33 |
2.2 |
17 |
| Sweet Potatoes |
260 |
77 |
6 |
3,857 |
Easy and Healthy Lifestyle Tips
The American Dietetic Association found
in a survey that 40% of Americans think
healthful eating means giving up favorite
foods and 21% feel that time, or of it,
is a problem to eating well.
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