Natural Vitamin Sources at Home

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.

Today, many folks do not get enough natural vitamins through their diet, and often those people suffer a vitamin deficiency as a result. Surely you have heard the refrain: eating a balanced, healthy diet is the key to getting the right amount of vitamins into your body.

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 B13 sources include root vegetables, whey in liquid form

* Natural vitamin B2 sources include brewer’s yeast, organ meats, whole grains, nuts, legumes, blackstrap molasses

* Natural vitamin B6 sources can be found in brewer’s yeast, meats, whole grains, wheat germ, blackstrap molasses, organ meats

* Natural vitamin B12 sources can include bananas, fish, eggs, pork, milk, cheese, kelp, organ meats, lamb, peanuts

* Natural vitamin B7 sources include liver, unpolished rice, brewer’s yeast, legumes, sardines, whole grains, egg yolks

* Natural vitamin B13 sources can include root vegetables, and liquid whey

* Natural vitamin B1 sources include brown rice, brewer’s yeast, whole grains, organ meats, blackstrap molasses, egg yolk

* Natural vitamin B9 sources can include root vegetables, dark-green leafy vegetables, organ meats, oysters, salmon, milk

* Natural vitamin B5 sources include salmon, organ meats, egg yolks, legumes, wheat germ, brewer’s yeast, whole grains

* Natural vitamin B7 sources can include liver, legumes, unpolished rice, whole grains, sardines, brewer’s yeast, egg yolks

So you can see there are a variety of ways to get what your body needs. Pill form supplements are not bad; it is simply that natural source vitamins are so much better. You can explore new foods and ways of cooking, and your body will love you for it.

 

 About The Author:  Mary Smith is a writer for various online magazines, and specializes in family health and bath and body themes.