Post on 02-Jan-2016
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Essential Nutrients Provided by Vegetables
Nutrient How many of Sources us are Deficient
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Vitamin A 20% yellow, green, red vegetablesVitamin C 99% green, red vegetables, peppersB vitamins 30% leafy green vegetables, beansVitamin B12 60% Nutritional yeast, meat, supplementsVitamin E 50% vegetables, seeds, beans, whole grainsCalcium 30% leafy green vegetables, beans, dairyMagnesium 80% leafy green vegetables, beans, whole grainsOmega-3 fats 60% walnuts, flax seed oil, vegetables
Vegetables are good for providing nutrients, but most people need to take supplements to keep healthy, especially as they age.