Vitamin A plays an essential role in keeping your immune system strong.
Stock up on these vitamin A foods and reap the benefits.
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When it comes to immune-boosting nutrients,vitamin C and zinc tend to get the majority of the applause.
registered dietitian and author ofThe Better Period Food Solution.
We know that theimmune systemhelps our body fight against infections.
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registered dietitian and author ofThe Better Period Food Solution.
(You may also know the latter as beta-carotene.)
Recommendations are slightly higher for pregnant and lactating women.
Here are her top 7 vitamin A foods to stock up on now.
(BTW, its actually surprisingly easy togrow your own sweet potatoes.)
She says that a half cup of frozen spinach provides around 60 percent of the recommended daily value.
Carrots
Carrots are famously good for your eye health, and thats because theyre chock-full of beta-carotene.
Vitamin A plays a key role in maintaining healthy vision, says Waddill.
registered dietitian and author ofThe Better Period Food Solution.
It is a component of a protein in our eyes that absorbs light.
of the daily value.
These hearty vegetables also pack heart-healthy fiber, vitamin C, and vitamin B6.
They also contain thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, and choline.
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