Simple Sources of Natural Vitamins
by Mary Smith
Foodies and farmers both know it. However, not enough other people are aware that though it is simple to purchase vitamin supplements, for most people it is far better to get our recommended dose of vitamins from natural sources.
Many people do not eat proper, balanced diets, and suffer from vitamin deficiency. However, rather than looking for a solution in a bottle, nutritionists recommend people begin eating more healthful foods to get the range of vitamins their bodies need.
Some people who adopt special diets may find that it is more difficult to get all of their body's needs from natural sources. In those special cases, perhaps a vitamin supplement in pill form is a good choice. It can be a bit complicated and time consuming for those people to prepare meals that incorporate all their needs. However, for the vast majority, regular food can easily provide all the nutrition we need.
A key to success in doing so, is to learn about the different types of vitamins, and where they can be naturally sourced. With that knowledge, it will be much easier to incorporate the vitamins you need into your daily diet. Some vitamins are water soluble, and cannot be stored by the body, so they must be replenished every day. Learning about the various vitamins doesn't take long, and once you do, you will find it easier to find natural sources in many of the foods you already have in your household. Ready? Here are some of the most widely available sources for vitamins:
* Natural vitamin B4 sources can include egg yolks, legumes, organ meats, brewer's yeast, wheat germ, soybeans, fish.
* Natural vitamin B1 sources can include brewer's yeast, brown rice, whole grains, organ meats, egg yolk, blackstrap molasses
* Natural vitamin B17 sources include whole kernels of apricots, peaches, apples, cherries, plums
* Natural vitamin B15 sources include brewer's yeast, brown rice, rare steaks, sunflower, pumpkin & sesame seeds
* Natural vitamin B2 sources can include organ meats, brewer's yeast, whole grains, legumes, nuts, blackstrap molasses
* Natural vitamin B3 sources can include peanuts, poultry & fish, lean meats, potatoes,brewer's yeast, milk, rice bran
* Natural vitamin B6 sources can be found in brewer's yeast, meats, whole grains, wheat germ, blackstrap molasses, organ meats
* Natural vitamin B13 sources can include liquid whey, and root vegetables
* Natural vitamin B4 sources can include brewer's yeast, egg yolks, organ meats, legumes, wheat germ, fish, soybeans
* Natural vitamin B15 sources can include brown rice, brewer's yeast, rare steaks, pumpkin, sunflower, & sesame seeds
* Natural vitamin B9 sources can include dark-green leafy vegetables, salmon, root vegetables, organ meats, oysters, milk
* Natural vitamin B9 sources can include root vegetables, dark-green leafy vegetables, organ meats, oysters, salmon, milk
* Natural vitamin B1 sources can include egg yolk, brewer's yeast, brown rice, organ meats, whole grains, blackstrap molasses
* Natural vitamin B6 sources can include meats, wheat germ, whole grains, blackstrap molasses, organ meats, brewer's yeast
Thus you can see there are many ways to get the vitamins your body needs. And the list does not stop there, as other foods can help, too. You can explore new food combinations and ways of cooking, and all the while get better nutrients into your body, without the need to buy vitamin supplements. Happy eating!
Author Mary Smith is a writer for various Internet sites, on health education and bath and body themes. You are welcome to reprint this article - but get your own unique content version here.
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