Get All of Your Vitamins From The Foods you Eat

2. January 2008, 0:13 UhrVitaminsAdmin

Technorati Tags: , cantaloupe, citrus fruits, dairy products, dried fruits, green leafy vegetables, green vegetables, milk substitutes, natural balance, orange vegetables, prunes, sunflower seeds, sweet peppers, vitamin b1, vitamin b3, vitamins and minerals, wheat germ, whole foods, whole grain cereals, whole grain products, whole grains

The best place to get your vitamins and minerals is from fresh, whole foods. They are packed with the things your body needs for good health. Mega doses of supplements can be toxic. Therefore, you should not upset the body’s natural balance by taking too much of a good thing.

Here is a list of vitamins and the foods that contain them:

Vitamin A – Dark-green, yellow, and orange vegetables and fruit.

Vitamin B1 – Whole-grain products, peas, beans, wheat germ, potatoes, and leafy vegetables.

Vitamin B2 – Green leafy vegetables, whole-grain products, prunes, and milk.

Vitamin B3 – Whole-grain and enriched breads and cereals, legumes, potatoes, and green vegetables.

Vitamin B12 – Dairy products, soy sauce, enriched commercial products, certain cereals, and milk substitutes.

Vitamin C – Cantaloupe, lemons, grapefruit, oranges, strawberries, raw cabbage, sweet peppers, tomatoes, and potatoes.

Vitamin D – Direct sunshine and fortified milks.

Vitamin E – Whole-grains, leafy vegetables, dairy products, and sunflower seeds.

Iron – Legumes, whole-grain cereals and bread, dried fruits, and leafy vegetables.

Calcium and Phosphorus – Mustard, kale, turnip tops, cabbage, broccoli, whole-grain products, citrus fruits, and skim milk.