Vitamins Part 2 – Why They Are Important and What They Are In
A full range of vitamins are essential for health and wellbeing. This means that we should be eating a varied and well-rounded diet each day. Take a look at our second installment of health boosting vitamins and which foods you can find them in.
Vitamin B3
- Converts food into energy
- Promotes healthy skin, hair and blood cells
- Supports nervous system
- Converts food into energy
- Improves cholesterol levels
- Helps with joint mobility
- Lowers the risk of cardiovascular disease
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Turkey |
Chicken |
Peanuts |
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Beef |
Mushrooms |
Tuna |
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Liver |
Whole grains |
Vitamin B5
- Converts food into energy
- Helps to create hemoglobin and neurotransmitters
- Improves cardiovascular health
- Balances cholesterol level
- Maintains healthy nerve function
- Improves cognitive performance
- Improves wound healing and strengthens immune system
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Sunflower seeds |
Salmon |
Avocado |
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Sun-dried tomatoes |
Broccoli |
Corn |
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Mushrooms |
Legumes |
Tofu |
Vitamin B6
- Lowers risk of heart disease
- Improves red blood cell production
- Increases cognitive function and immune function
- Improves mood
- Protects eye health
- Decreases blood pressure
- Supports brain function
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Pinto beans |
Fish |
Poultry |
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Eggs |
Soya beans |
Whole grains |
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