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What are 5 common vitamins and minerals?
Niacin, calcium, iron, zinc, magnesium to name just a few.
What is a type of food that has few calories but is rich in vitamins and minerals?
fruit and veggies
What nutrients do leaves and stems have?
Leaves contain nutrients such as chlorophyll, carbohydrates, and vitamins A, C, and K. Stems contain nutrients such as fiber, vitamins, and minerals like calcium and potassium. Both leaves and stems also contain water, which is essential for their structure and function.
Why do you drink soda?
I guess its a matter of personal prefernce. Soda really has few health benefits and supplies few vitamins and minerals.
What are the differences between vitamins and minerals?
Vitamins are organic compounds that the body needs in small amounts for various biochemical functions, while minerals are inorganic elements that the body needs in larger amounts for structural support and physiological processes. Vitamins are classified as water-soluble or fat-soluble, while minerals are classified as major minerals (needed in larger amounts) or trace minerals (needed in smaller amounts).
What is the other name of vitamin zinc?
There are a few B vitamins. Folic acid, biotin and then there's B1 = Thiamine, B2 = Riboflavin B3 = Niacin B5 = Pantothenic acid B6 = Pyridoxine B12 = cyanocobalamin
Do mushrooms have nutritional value?
Yes, mushrooms do have nutritional value. Mushrooms contain B vitamins and a few minerals.
What is best way to get the proper balance of vitamins and minerals?
Eat a wide variety of fresh fruits and vegatables, as well as whole grains, every day. Beyond, this, very few people need supplements to their daily intake of vitamins and minerals in order to maintain health.
What is healthy about vegetables?
Vegetables contain all sorts of essential vitamins and minerals in their most natural form. To put it very generally, vegetables are high in vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin K, B vitamins, manganese, dietary fiber, and also have a decent amount of iron, protein, and other trace minerals. They also contain compounds known as anti-oxidants, which are known for their anti-cancer properties. Vegetables have inherent anti-inflammatory benefits that help keep the cardiovascular system healthy, and prevent against heart disease. And they contain phytonutrients, which have all sorts of health benefits. These high levels of essential vitamins and minerals are concentrated in very few calories, as well, making it an efficient nutritional transport.
Is the fruit diet safe and effective?
A diet consisting of only fruit is not safe for your long-term health. Fruit contains very little fat or protein, which are essential to life and the maintenance of a healthy body. Fruits are also lacking in at least a few essential vitamins and minerals, which must be consumed with fat to be available to the body anyways.
What food offers few if any nutrients but does supply calories?
Sugar, which has 16 calories per teaspoon has no vitamins or minerals.
What are some of the health benefits of eating romaine lettuce?
Romaine is a very healthy lettuce to eat. It not only contains fiber, but it is also a good source of vitamins like C and some B vitamins. Romaine lettuce also contains Potassium and is rich in minerals like Copper and Magnesium to name a few.
