Wednesday, November 24, 2010

You need these vitamins! read on...

Vitamins for your health!


1.  Vitamin C
Vitamin C is crucial for a healthy immune system and it is responsible for warding off cellular damage and is vital for the production of collagen.  You can consume vitamin c by adding kiwi, strawberries, orange juice, broccoli, and raw sweet peppers to your diet.  Tip: for breakfast make a nice smoothy with strawberries and orange juice, just add ice and a scoop of vanilla whey protein and you have a delicious and nutritious shake.


2.  Vitamin A
Like vitamin c, vitamin a aids in a healthy immune system.  It is also responsible for normal vision and tissue growth.  Food that are high in vitamin a are carrots, pumpkin, sweet potato, spinach, and broccoli, so be sure to include them in your diet. Suggestion: In place of mashed potatoes for dinner substitute sweet potatoes and serve a spinach salad with carrots and broccoli.



3.  Vitamin E
Vitamin E not only promotes heart and respiratory health it supports circulation, prostate, and breast health. It is also a combats cell damage caused by free radicals.  Vitamin E can be found in sunflower seeds, almonds, nut butter, mustard greens, chard, olives, and spinach.  Suggestion add almonds and olives to a spinach salad for lunch or enjoy a piece of whole grain bread with nut butter as a snack.


Always be sure to hydrate!!  To be well hydrated you should consume half of your body weight in ounces!!  Also include at least 30 minutes a day of movement to your routine!

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