Vital vitamins
Vital vitamins Don't turn to a pot of pills for a health boost - nutritionist Jo Lewin divulges what different vitamins do and how to get all you need naturally. Vitamin A Vitamin A is essential for growth and cell development, vision and immune function, plump, youthful skin and hair. It protects against infections and is a powerful antioxidant, so helps prevent disease. How can I get it? One 180g baked sweet potato would provide you with your Nutrient Reference Value (NRV). Other good sources include, animal products such as liver, oily fish, eggs, milk, cheese, butter, broccoli, dark green leafy vegetables, sweet red peppers, pumpkins, mangoes, cantaloupe melons and apricots. Vitamin D Known as the sunshine vitamin, vitamin D is essential for healthy bones and is thought to possibly slow the progression of osteoporosis. It is also believed to strengthen the immune system and help prevent some cancers. It helps muscle function and works with vitamins A and C in the immune syst