VITAMINS

It is very important to maintain a balanced diet to ensure the proper health conditions.For that we should be aware of all food sources that are rich in vitamins and nutrients.Vitamin A is very important to protect the skin and mucous membranes,to protect the eyesight,to enhance our immune system,slows down the tumour growth etc. eggs, butter, apricots, carrots, cantaloupe, tomatoes, spinach, peaches, peppers are the great sources of vitamin A.Vitamin B1 is important for metabolism,circulation and B2 is important for cell respiration and resistance to stress. black strap molasses, brown rice, sunflower seeds are the important sources of B1 and Brewer’s yeast, eggs, beef liver are the sources of B2.Vitamin B6 otherwise called as pyridoxine is especially needed for sodium/potassium balance,Metabolism of fat and protein.The major sources of B6 is prunes, peas, bananas, black strap molasses, wheat germ, legumes.Vitamin c is needed for bone and teeth formation,collagen production,digestion etc. Guava, red pepper, cantaloupe, oranges, grapefruit, papaya are the sources of vitamin c.Calcium absorption in the intestine; phosphorus metabolism are carried out mainly by vitamin D.Eel, pilchard, sardines, halibut liver oil, eggs, beef liver, butter, canned salmon, canned tuna, herring, sunlight are the major sources of vitamin D.Vitamin k is essentially required for clotting of blood and to prevent hemorrhaging.The major sources of vitamin K is Safflower oil, black strap molasses, eggs, yogurt, swiss chard, oatmeal, beef liver, kale, kelp, green leafy vegetables, cauliflower, fish, soy oil, alfalfa, tomatoes.Thus it is our duty to take food such that all vitamins an nutrients are in right proportions to ensure a balanced diet.