Know your ABC

January 18, 2020 1 Comment

Vitamins may be named after alphabets, are they as simple as ABC?

Read on to discover the benefits each of these Vitamins and how you can include as part of your diet base to meet your needs!

VITAMIN A: Important for eyesight and immune system. Promotes healthy skin, healthy growth of muscle tissues, and a healthy reproductive system. Vitamin A deficiency can lead to xerophthalmia. Foods rich in vitamin A: Carrot, Kale, Spinach, Mango, Melons, Papaya, Guava, Passion Fruit, etc.

VITAMIN B: Important in maintaining nerve cell function, hormone production, and energy level. Vitamin B deficiency can lead to weakness, digestive problems, and nausea. Foods rich in vitamin B: Spinach, Milk, Yoghurt, Orange, Banana, Avocado, Almond, etc.

VITAMIN C: An antioxidant. Important in healing injuries, collagen production, iron formation, and boosting immunity. Vitamin C deficiency can lead to scurvy or anaemia. Foods rich in vitamin C: Kale, Guava, Kiwi, Lemon, Papaya, Orange, etc.

VITAMIN D: Important for growth of bone tissues. Vitamin D deficiency can lead to osteoporosis. Foods rich in Vitamin D: Milk, Almond Milk, Yoghurt, etc.

VITAMIN E: An antioxidant. Important in maintaining a healthy immune system. Vitamin E deficiency can lead to neuropathy and breakdown of red blood cells. Foods rich in vitamin E: Almond, Hazelnut, Cashew, Mango, Kiwi, Avocado, etc.

VITAMIN K: Important for clotting of blood on wounds. Vitamin K deficiency can lead to internal bleeding and clotting. Food rich in vitamin K: Watercress, Kale, Spinach, Kiwi, Avocado, Milk, Cashew, Hazelnut, etc.