Our body needs the best nutrients in order to be healthy inside and out. Now our best possible source is food (fruits and vegetables). It's not easy eating 5 fruits/vegetables everyday and I'm pretty sure the majority of us don't, which is why we take supplements. Today I will be explaining what each vitamin does, and in which food you can find it. Stop taking lots of supplements and try to eat more food which contain the vitamins you want!
As you may know, I've been reading Lauren Conrad's book 'Beauty' which is where I got all this information from. I thought it would be useful to share this part of LC's book with you all as it's mega interesting and always good to know.
Vitamin A:
Good for?
Dewy, even-toned skin and a healthy scalp. Also helps maintain your eyesight
Where?
Grapefruit, apricots, carrots, broccoli, sweet potatoes, spinach, pumpkin & eggs.
Vitamin B:
Good for?
Prevents your skin from becoming too oily and decreases breakouts. Boosts your metabolism and can improve quality of hair, skin and muscle tone.
Where?
Bananas, poultry, tuna, shellfish, avocados, beans, nuts, eggs, milk & whole grains.
Vitamin C:
Good for?
Diminishes the appearance of scars, cuts, and bruises; boosts collagen production, which is good for your skin; and fuels your immune system.
Where?
Citrus fruits, berries, apples, melon, pineapples, tomatoes, spinach, cabbage, red and green peppers, broccoli, Brussels sprouts & cauliflower.
Vitamin D:
Good for?
Helps combat dry skin and is important for the development of healthy teeth and bones.
Where?
You can get the "sunshine" vitamin by spending 10-15 minutes three times a week in the sunlight. It can also be found in fortified milk and other dairy products, tuna and salmon.
Vitamin E:
Good for?
Gives you healthy skin and minimises scars, burns, inflammations, and irritations. Vitamin E is also an antioxidant, so it helps with dry, flaky skin and protects the skin from damage.
Where?
Fruit juices, spinach, asparagus, broccoli, nuts & nut oils.
Vitamin K:
Good for?
Helps combat dark under-eye circles.
Where?
Spinach, turnip greens, collard greens, parsley, green leaf lettuce, Brussels sprouts broccoli, cauliflower & cabbage.
Omega 3:
Good for?
Contributes to shiny, conditioned hair.
Where?
Soybeans, flax seeds, walnuts, Brussels sprouts, spinach, kale, salad greens, salmon & tuna.
Do you feel you know more about vitamins now?
*All vitamin information is from Lauren Conrad's book 'Beauty' *
Really useful post! I like to take Vitamin C with Zinc x
ReplyDeleteThis is so helpful thank you! I take some iron tablets because I don't eat any red meat aha xxx
ReplyDeleteReally useful. But I did get sort of the same information in my cooking/health class from my teacher, but then it was more of how it prevent diseases ;)
ReplyDeleteI take zinc and biotin. Zinc is great for skin, and I can definitely see that Biotin helps with hair health/growth as well!
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