VITAMINS & MINERALS

Vitamins & Minerals are essential to healthy eating. Know how all the vitamins and minerals work and where you can get them as a parts of everyday food.

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What is Vitamin C?

Vitamin C is easy to get in most fruits and vegetables, but how much is enough, and can there be too much of a good thing? Learn about where you can get the recommended daily allowance of vitamin C in your diet, and how much is considered safe.

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  • How can an egg carton claim that the contained eggs have less fat and more vitamin E?
    How can an egg carton claim that the contained eggs have less fat and more vitamin E?

    I recently bought a carton of eggs that claimed, "These eggs are high in Vitamin E, contain 100 mg of Omega 3, and have 25% less saturated fat than regular eggs." How can you get chickens to lay these special eggs? See more »

  • The Ultimate Vitamin Quiz
    The Ultimate Vitamin Quiz

    You know that fistful of pills you take each morning? Those vitamins are essential ingredients to life. You know they're good for you, but do you know why? Take our quiz on vitamins to see if you know what those pills you pop actually do for you. See more »

  • Ultimate Guide to B Vitamins
    Ultimate Guide to B Vitamins

    A fascinating article that explains why the B vitamins -- found in a variety of foods we eat every day -- are so essential to a healthy diet! See more »

  • Ultimate Guide to Vitamin C
    Ultimate Guide to Vitamin C

    Vitamin C is something you hear about all the time -- learn the real scoop on this important nutrient and how it can help your body function properly! See more »

  • What are vitamins and how do they work?
    What are vitamins and how do they work?

    Many people take a multi-vitamin each day, but most people don't know much about them. What is the difference between vitamin A and vitamin C, for example? If you don't get enough vitamins, what happens? Learn all about vitamins. See more »

  • Benefits of Vitamin C
    Benefits of Vitamin C

    If you pop a Vitamin C lozenge at the first sign of a cold, you could be doing more good than you know. While it's usually associated with the treatment of colds, Vitamin C has also been researched in connection with cancer prevention. See more »

  • Foods That Contain Vitamin C
    Foods That Contain Vitamin C

    Of course, the famed citrus fruits are excellent sources of vitamin C. Other often overlooked excellent sources of vitamin C are strawberries, kiwifruit, cantaloupe, and sweet peppers. Learn about foods that contain vitamin C. See more »

  • How Biotin Works
    How Biotin Works

    Biotin is not a well-known vitamin, but it's no less vital than the others. It plays a crucial role in metabolism, helping convert our food to energy. Increase your knowledge about this unheralded vitamin. See more »

  • How Folate Works
    How Folate Works

    You use folate every day as your body builds new cells. But how much do you need, and how much is too much? Learn more about this crucial vitamin. See more »

  • How Vitamin B1 Works
    How Vitamin B1 Works

    Vitamin B1, or thiamin, is a coenzyme that helps to provide energy and heat for the body. A thiamin deficiency leads to the disease beriberi. Learn more about this essential nutrient. See more »

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