[senior citizen]

THE INS AND OUTS OF VITAMINS:

This is taken from the 2013 "The Old Farmer's Almanac" New England version......as "food for thought"....not a manifesto.......

Getting enough vitamins and minerals isn't hard. All you really need to do is eat a healthy diet. Build it around fruits and vegetables (eight to ten servings a day), whole grain breads and cereals, beans, low fat poultry and meat, non fried fish, milk, cheese and yoghurt.

Here is what vitamins do and where they hide in your foods:

VITAMIN A
Good for your eyesight
Helps you see in the dark
Helps fight infections
Helps bone growth

Where it is:
Milk, Cheese, Eggs, Liver
Fish Oil, Yellow Fruits
Dark Green and Yellow Vegetables

B VITAMINS
Help make red blood cells
Help make energy and release it

Where it is:
Whole grains (wheat and oats)
Fish and seafood, meat, poultry, eggs
Dairy products, leafy green veggies
Beans, Peas, Citrus Fruits

VITAMIN C
Keeps gums and muscles healthy
Helps heal cuts
helps body resist infection

Where it is:
Citrus Fruits and Juices, Berries,
Tomatoes, Peppers, Broccoli,
Potatoes, Cauliflower, Cantalupe

VITAMIN D
Makes strong bones and teeth

Where it is:
Milk, Egg Yolks, Fish

VITAMIN E
Helps make red blood cells
Keeps tissues in eyes, skin and liver healthy
Protects lungs from pollution

Where it is:
Whole grains (wheat and oats)
Wheat Germ, Leafy Green Veggies,
Sardines, Nuts, Egg Yolks

VITAMIN K
Enables blood to clot

Where it is:
Leafy green veggies, pork, liver
Dairy products

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by senior citizen

THE INS AND OUTS OF VITAMINS:

This is taken from the 2013 "The Old Farmer's Almanac" New England version......as "food for thought"....not a manifesto.......

Getting enough vitamins and minerals isn't hard. All you really need to do is eat a healthy diet. Build it around fruits and vegetables (eight to ten servings a day), whole grain breads and cereals, beans, low fat poultry and meat, non fried fish, milk, cheese and yoghurt.

Here is what vitamins do and where they hide in your foods:

VITAMIN A
Good for your eyesight
Helps you see in the dark
Helps fight infections
Helps bone growth

Where it is:
Milk, Cheese, Eggs, Liver
Fish Oil, Yellow Fruits
Dark Green and Yellow Vegetables

B VITAMINS
Help make red blood cells
Help make energy and release it

Where it is:
Whole grains (wheat and oats)
Fish and seafood, meat, poultry, eggs
Dairy products, leafy green veggies
Beans, Peas, Citrus Fruits

VITAMIN C
Keeps gums and muscles healthy
Helps heal cuts
helps body resist infection

Where it is:
Citrus Fruits and Juices, Berries,
Tomatoes, Peppers, Broccoli,
Potatoes, Cauliflower, Cantalupe

VITAMIN D
Makes strong bones and teeth

Where it is:
Milk, Egg Yolks, Fish

VITAMIN E
Helps make red blood cells
Keeps tissues in eyes, skin and liver healthy
Protects lungs from pollution

Where it is:
Whole grains (wheat and oats)
Wheat Germ, Leafy Green Veggies,
Sardines, Nuts, Egg Yolks

VITAMIN K
Enables blood to clot

Where it is:
Leafy green veggies, pork, liver
Dairy products

I think when it comes to views on nutrition and diet and supplements, you are my TWIN.

My dear aunt guided me when I was a teen on this very subject. She showed me a plate and said it should be "colorful" and that 3/4s of it should be filled with fruit or vegetables and 1/4 with protein and if I grew up and married and cooked like that, my family would be healthy.

She grew to be old and survived cancer and made Uncle Oscar a happy man. Thank you Aunt Elise.

And senior. I am loving your recipes.

[senior citizen]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

I think when it comes to views on nutrition and diet and supplements, you are my TWIN.

My dear aunt guided me when I was a teen on this very subject. She showed me a plate and said it should be "colorful" and that 3/4s of it should be filled with fruit or vegetables and 1/4 with protein and if I grew up and married and cooked like that, my family would be healthy.

She grew to be old and survived cancer and made Uncle Oscar a happy man. Thank you Aunt Elise.

And senior. I am loving your recipes.

Aunt Elise was a wise woman , as were you to listen to and follow her teachings. This is what I mean with regard to those who came before us who really did know how to feed their families in a healthy manner.

It isn't something "just invented"........it really isn't anything new.

Aunt Elise knew it. Our adult kids today know it.

That said, it WAS PRIOR TO PROCESSED FOODS.

Even the uneducated immigrants in my background surely knew about vegetables and fruits, beans and grains.....and seafood and meat used sparingly or on special occasions. They all lived long long long lives with no cancer. They enjoyed their cheeses but no butter.

Plus enjoyed their home made red wine. They were jolly, not uptight people. They were family oriented which does make a big difference.
Eating with a family unit adds to the pleasure. Sharing recipes , ditto.