that I am not getting enough vitamin C in my diet. I know that fruits are a good source of vitamin C‚ potassium and other vital nutrients that can have an effect on my body according to the amount consumed. This is why I need to focus on the lack of fruit my diet and take steps to rectify the situation so I can increase my vitamin C intake‚ and eat healthier in general. According to an article about vitamin C from the University of Maryland medical center‚ vitamin C is an antioxidant that blocks
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Determination of Vitamin C by Redox Titration with Iodine Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is an antioxidant that is essential for human nutrition. Vitamin C deficiency can lead to a disease called scurvy‚ which is characterized by abnormalities in the bones and teeth. Many fruits and vegetables contain vitamin C‚ but cooking destroys the vitamin‚ so raw citrus fruits and their juices are the main source of ascorbic acid for most people. One way to determine the amount of vitamin C in food is to use a
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Google Images An Introduction Scurvy is a disease which is caused by a deficiency of Vitamin C. A lack of vitamin C interferes with collagen synthesis which is the formation of the body ’s tissues. When the body cannot generate collagen the tissue deteriorates. This causes a range of symptoms such as: * Gum disease * Anaemia * Pains in the muscles * Pain in the joints (Scurvy: NHS) Vitamin C can be found in citrus fruits‚ such as oranges‚ grapefruits‚ lemons and limes. Green
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cellular activity | Fats | The fats in your diet allow you to absorb the fat-soluble vitamins‚ which include vitamins A‚ D‚ E and K‚ and promote normal growth and development. | Proteins | They are essential for body structure‚ they help transfer things around the body | Vitamin C | Boosts immune system‚ boosts the cardiovascular system and prevents more serious illnesses in the future | Vitamin D | Vitamin D promotes calcium absorption in the gut | Calcium | Calcium is needed for good teeth
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Oregano contains a rosmarinic acid compound‚ thymol‚ and carvacrol that are responsible for its anti-inflammatory‚ anti-bacterial‚ anti-oxidant‚ anti-fungal and anti-viral properties. Oregano also contains flavinoids‚ triterpenoids‚ sterols‚ vitamin C‚ and vitamin A. Its anti-bacterial properties have been proven by recent studies to treat infections of the reproductive tracts‚ and which make it ideal to be given to women who have just given birth. The volatile oils in oregano and its properties are
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like to avail of a salt-free diet. So pregnant ladies eat 2-3 helpings of fresh fruits in a day. 2. Guavas‚ custard apples‚ lemons and oranges are effective sources of vitamin C. When eaten fresh and raw‚ they provide all the vitamins. Papaya is an excellent source of Vitamin C and carotene‚ which is converted to Vitamin A in the body. 3. Fruits like apple‚ lemon‚ orange and pomegranate aid in the proper functioning of the heart. Nutrients in apples‚ dates and mangoes sharpen memory‚ prevent
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types of yogurt. You might find corn syrup used as a sweetener in yogurt‚ and cornstarch is often used to help get the right consistency in both yogurt and ice cream. An alternative way people use corn is to make medicine and vitamins . Many medications and vitamins contain corn products‚ particularly cornstarch. The starch is often used as a binder or within the tablet’s coating‚ and helps drugs to hold their form. Additionally‚ cornstarch is used as an agent that helps the tablets to disintegrate
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and ends up in the small intestine to break down lipids (fats) that we’ve consumed. A medium-sized lemon that weighs about 150 g provides the RDA (recommended dietary allowance) of vitamin C for an adult non-smoker (about 60mg). Smokers require about 50% more of this vitamin. PROPERTIES AND INDICATIONS: Vitamin C stands out in the lemon’s composition‚ only slightly less than orange. Lemons have virtually no proteins or fats and about 8.23% carbohydrates. However the most interesting components
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it is a great source of nutrients. A Naked strawberry and banana smoothie is made with twenty two fresh grown strawberries‚ one fourth cups of bananas and a portion of orange juice. Naked contains vitamin C and vitamin A‚ which are a great source for healing cuts and wounds on the human body. Vitamin C also breaks mucus apart in the human body that could lead to a common cold.
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small‚ oval‚ dark-green leaves are famous vegetable ingredient in soup‚ fish and chicken dishes. Scientifically‚ called ‘Moringa oelifera.’ this vegetable‚ despite its legendary potentials‚ is still relatively unknown. “The sale of all forms of vitamins‚ minerals‚ and health supplements is a big business‚” points out Moringa Zinga‚ an American company that promotes and sells malunggay products in capsules. “If you are a company selling hundreds of nutritional products‚ why would you sell a product
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