Vitamin K

deficiencies are “vitamin A, iodine, zinc, vitamin B, vitamin C and selenium (Wardlaw, Smith, Collene 2016). This means most of us might be malnourished without even realizing. This week I certainly did not meet my recommended nutritional intakes. But honestly, I probably constantly deficient in these vitamins. My vitamin level was especially low in vitamin C. Because our bodies do not produce this nutrient naturally we must consume it. I consumed roughly 43 milligrams of vitamin C this…

my parents would often say things like eat more pumpkin to improve your vision or eat eggs so you’ll have a healthy brain. I did not really pay any attention to this, but as I grew older I realized that different foods consist of many different vitamins and minerals. Not only that, but they have a variety of health benefits attached to it. The foods we eat can have a huge affect…

In my life, no one day is the same as the next. Because of this, my eating habits and amount of activity changes depending on what life has in store for me that day. Some days, I am on my feet all day at work with my meals and snacks prepared, others I am sitting in a class room all day, eating whatever I can grab between classes. Then, there are my favorite days; where I can relax and catch up on life and enjoy a cup of ice cream. In a perfect world, I would be able to meal prep for every day…

Malnutrition means the body isn’t receiving the right amounts of nutrients. This could mean that a person is getting too much or too little, but overall it’s described as an imbalance of nutrients. (Barker, Gout, & Crowe, 2011) Having malnutrition in the hospital means that the person 's body isn 't getting enough nutrients needed for the body. It can be “caused by not having enough to eat, not eating enough of the right things, or not being able to use the food that one does eat.”…

an adequate dietary intake of essential nutrients and vitamins. Safety is a major risk when it comes to buying dietary supplements. Although dietary supplements include percent of daily value, it does not confirm accuracy. Many people are uninformed of the side effects of high doses of dietary supplements and don’t realize that they can interfere with other medications and blood tests (Silva, Ludwick, 2002). Another risk is when it comes to advertising there are no set standards. Legally…

Nutrition is the study of nutrients in food and how the body uses nutrients. Proper nutrition is one of the most important elements to being healthy. Without proper nutrition our bodies wouldn’t be able to carry out our everyday functions. Eating a well-balanced diet can help you get the nutrients you need to fuel your body for you daily activities and exercise. The most important meal of the day is breakfast. Eating breakfast regularly can lead to a lower risk of obesity and diabetes.…

Nutritive Stew Recipe- Cauliflower, Ginger, Turmeric, Coconut Oil Stew Nutritional value of this recipe (per serving) • 24 g fat • 6 g fiber • 6 g protein • 204 calories • 20 g saturated fat • 18 g carbohydrate • 588 mg sodium • 0 mg cholesterol If you are looking for delicious and quick recipe ideas, then adding this stew to your menu is the right choice for you and your family. Vegetarians in particular often struggle with finding the right ideas to prepare a delicious meal and at the same…

How to Harvest Buttercrunch Lettuce in 2 Simple Ways That Even Beginners Can Do With a scientific name of Lactuca Sativa, buttercrunch lettuce is a type of lettuce which we certainly love to be part of our salads because of its leaves that are dark green in color and thicker than any other variant of lettuce, and secondly, because of its crisp texture in every bite you make. This variety of lettuce is referred to as a loose-leafed one, and people love it because how to harvest buttercrunch…

Chia seed an edible seed that comes from the desert plant named Salvia Hispanica, found in Mexico. This desert plant(in the mint family) date back to the Mayan and Aztec time. The word "Chia" means strength. It was believe Mayan and Aztec used the Chia seeds as an energy booster. Chia seed are concentrated food containing healthy omega-3 fatty acids, carbohydrates, protein, fiber, antioxidants, and calcium, which explain why they used the seed as a energy booster. A better source of fiber…

Vitamin D exists in two forms. These forms are Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) and vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol). Vitamin D3 production occurs in the skin when exposed to ultraviolet sunlight. Such exposure to ultraviolet light initiates conversion of 7-dehydrocholesterol to Provitamin D3, a precursor of Vitamin D3, and consequently to Vitamin D3. Moreover, it can be obtained from animal sources including fish’s liver oil and flesh of fatty fish. On the other hand, Vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol) is…