Vitamins
We know we need them to stay healthy. In fact, we need these 13 essential vitamins to help our body cells function, grow and develop properly. While we often take supplements without giving them another thought, supplements can lead to toxicity when overdosing. Other than vitamins B12 and D, we can easily get these organic molecules by eating a balanced whole-foods, plant-based diet.
Click on each vitamin below to learn what it does for your body; how much you and your family members need according to your age and gender; what the top whole-food, plant-based sources are, and some important facts to keep in mind.
Fat-Soluble Vitamins
These vitamins are absorbed with fats in your diet, so it is important to pair them with a healthy fat source such as nuts, seeds or avocado. The body stores them in our fatty tissue and in our liver.
Water-Soluble Vitamins
These vitamins dissolve in water, so we don’t need fats to absorb them. However, we do need to replenish them regularly because, except for vitamin B12, they are not stored in our body and are easily lost through urine.
