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Vitamins Nutrition with Fruit and Vegetables

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By julieannevanzyl


Have you ever wondered why you require vitamins nutrition as part of your daily diet? Keep reading to find out all the benefits you gain from taking all the daily recommended vitamins your body requires to support a healthy life.

Nutrition is what we supply to our bodies as food, to support life within our cells. A vitamin is a nutrient required for everyday functions within our bodies. Nutrition includes other essential nutrients which are not included as vitamins - dietary minerals, essential fatty acids, and essential amino acids.

A major review of nearly 40 years of research around the relationship between disease and vitamin deficiencies was published in 2002. It was recommended that all adults take a multivitamin every day after the publication of that scientific review. In addition to the multivitamin, it was recommended that adults should also have a nutritious diet. .

It was recognized that some groups of people are more at risk of certain vitamin deficiencies than other people. However, adequate intakes of vitamins play a tremendously important role in the body, and so it's important for all adults to get adequate intakes of vitamins.

Each vitamin plays a different role in supporting our body's health.

Facts about Different Vitamins Experts say that Vitamin E may prove useful in the prevention of heart disease, when taken for extended periods of time. In addition to supporting a healthy heart, it also supports the body's defense systems. Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) is required by the body to use oxygen, and in the metabolism of fatty acids, cabohydrates and amino acids.

We have discussed the benefits you will get from having the recommended vitamins nutrition each day, so you can have your "wellness insurance". So, have we inspired you now, to have a healthy lifestyle, so you can feel great most of the time?

Thank you to cjesson for the photo below.





Market Stall at St Petersburg

Market Stall at St Petersburg, Russia
Market Stall at St Petersburg, Russia

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abhijitbn profile image

abhijitbn  says:
2 years ago

Great, simple great stuff

Abhijit

tranndee profile image

tranndee  says:
2 years ago

1. I love the picture of the market and all the colors. This is what gets me in trouble--good trouble--when I go to the market. I end up buying twice as much as I intended because it's all so attactive. Nature's way of saying "you need to eat this"? 2. I liked the links you have and I was especially interested in info on relieving carpal tunnel with mangosteen juice. Good info for me.

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julieannevanzyl  says:
2 years ago

I know what you mean about going to the market Tracey. I love markets!! Love the atmosphere and the smells and the colors and all the good food!

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desert blondie  says:
2 years ago

good hub! I'm a big believer in all you say! You might enjoy one of my healthy eating hubs, http://hubpages.com/hub/fruity-tooty-beauty Silly name, good info. Best to you!

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