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ABC’s and More Vitamins for your Fitness Pt. 4
by Jack Kenefick on April 20, 2010
Fitness training and weight loss training are important elements for reaching successful and optimal health levels. Vitamins also play a key role in health and fitness as well.
For example, vitamin C, or ascorbic acid, is essential for metabolic reactions within the body. It is found in fruits and vegetables, and typically citrus fruits are considered good sources of the vitamin. Kiwifruits, grapefruits, lemons, mangos and oranges are the five best vitamin C foods. It is important when preparing theses items to steam them, rather than boil them, to prevent the vitamin C from becoming destroyed.
Vitamin D is also essential for maintaining blood levels of calcium. It helps form and maintain strong bones. When your body is exposed to sunlight, vitamin D is produced, but it can also be found in many different foods such as butter, cod liver oil, eggs, milk and tuna.
Another important vitamin is vitamin E, which is fat-soluble and has antioxidant properties. This vitamin is one of the more difficult vitamins to obtain strictly through the diet. However, it is possible, and foods like almonds, Brazil nuts, corn oil, hazelnuts, and peanuts are some of the best options available to get a good source of vitamin D.
Vitamin K is also an important vitamin used for blood clotting and bone metabolism. It is mainly found in leafy greens. Broccoli, cabbage, green tea, liver, and spinach are some of the richest food sources of vitamin K. Overall, vitamins are essential for your fitness.
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