Monday, March 31st, 2008
Vegetarians and B12
Vegetarian foods are easily the most healthful. Vegetarians live longer, have less heart disease, less cancer, less risk of stroke, and less of other serious illnesses compared to meat-eaters. Vegetarian meals provide adequate levels of all nutrients–with the possible exception of vitamin B12. B12 is critical in the formation of red blood cells […]
Monday, March 31st, 2008
Calcium is a major mineral. Major dietary sources of Calcium include milk and milk products, canned salmon and sardines (with bones), dark green leafy vegetables, calcium-precipitated tofu, legumes (dried beans) and cheese. The percentage of calcium absorption varies and is dependent on the needs of the body. Lactose (the sugar in milk) and protein aid […]
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Pyridoxine, also known as vitamin B6, is a water soluble vitamin. Major dietary sources of pyridoxine include organ meats, meat, poultry, fish, whole grain and enriched breads and cereals, legumes (dried beans), potatoes and bananas. Like most water soluble vitamins, excess intake of pyridoxine is excreted and not stored in the body. Pyridoxine is sensitive […]
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Riboflavin is a water soluble vitamin. Major dietary sources of riboflavin include milk, yogurt, cheese, organ meats, meat, poultry, dark green leafy vegetables, whole grain and enriched breads and cereals. Like most water soluble vitamins, excess intake of riboflavin is excreted and not stored in the body. Riboflavin is sensitive to ultraviolet light and, like […]
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Thiamine is a water soluble vitamin. Major dietary sources of thiamine include pork, legumes (dried beans), peanuts, sunflower seeds, whole grains and enriched breads and cereals. Like most water soluble vitamins, excess intake of thiamine is excreted and not stored in the body. Thiamine is sensitive to heat and, like other water soluble vitamins, leaches […]
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Vitamin K is a fat soluble vitamin. Major dietary sources include green leafy vegetables, liver, tomatoes, egg yolks, and vegetable oils. Bacteria in the intestines can form Vitamin K naturally. However, bacterial synthesis alone does not provide enough Vitamin K, dietary sources are needed.
Major Body Functions:
Essential for the formation of prothrombin, a blood-clotting compound […]
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Vitamin E is a fat soluble vitamin composed of compounds called tocopherols. The most active form of Vitamin E, alpha-tocopherol, is also the most widely distributed in nature. Major dietary sources include vegetable oils, wheat germ, whole-grain cereals, legumes, nuts, seeds, green leafy vegetables and eggs.
Major Body Functions:
Important for cell health and the proper […]
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Vitamin D is a fat soluble vitamin. Major dietary sources include fortified milk, liver, fatty saltwater fish, butter and eggs. The body is able to synthesize Vitamin D when skin is exposed to sunlight or artificial ultraviolet light.
Major Body Functions:
Essential for normal growth and development Required for the formation of healthy bones and teeth
Helps […]
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Vitamin A is a fat soluble vitamin. Major dietary sources of vitamin A include liver, egg yolk, fortified milk, cream and cheese. Major dietary sources of beta carotene include dark green leafy vegetables, deep orange or yellow fruits and vegetables, and fortified cereals. Vitamin A is composed of compounds called retinoids and carotenoids. Retinoids and […]
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In recent years, protein regimes have become the method to lose weight. So much that we have seen explosion in the number of brands of bags. But like all diets, this is not a trivial matter. How to avoid the shortcomings? Snacks hyper proteins or substitutes what is the difference? How many grams of protein […]
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