Vitamins

Vitamins are essential to help keep our body functioning properly and support our overall health. Are you familiar with what vitamin do for you?

Vitamins can be obtained from food or supplements. Get to know your body and see where you might be lacking in vitamins.  

Here is a breakdown of some essential vitamins our bodies need:

Vitamin A- our body needs vitamin A for healthy vision, skin, teeth, bones, and reproduction. You can find Vitamin A in liver, eggs, fish, milk, carrots, sweet potatoes, pumpkin, and spinach. 

Vitamin C- this acts as an antioxidant, helps make new cells and improves immune health. You can find this in fruit, pure fruit juices, peppers, broccoli, tomatoes, and spinach. 

Vitamin D- helps strengthen bones, teeth. Supports calcium and phosphorus uptake in the body. Can be found in egg yolk, fatty fish, liver and of course the sun. 

Vitamin E- stabilizes cell membranes, and acts as an antioxidant. Can be found in nuts, seeds, avocado, tofu and whole grains. 

Vitamin K- is essential for blood clotting and regulating blood calcium. Can be found in leafy greens, broccoli, brussel sprouts and liver. 

Take some time to see how you can incorporate this information into your life.

Have a great day,

Jenilee 

Vitamins are crucial for your health and overall function. Whether you are getting them from food or supplements, your body will benefit.