Friday, November 25, 2011

8 Great Foods Rich in Vitamin E



Vitamin E is one of the most popular among all the list of vitamins. Men and women generally take vitamin E, as it is known to promote good skin, fight against degenerative diseases and prevent certain types of cancers. Recent studies also show that it can prevent Alzheimer's disease.

Vitamin E can be taken in supplements however, the best way to get vitamin E is by eating natural foods. Some foods rich in vitamin E may include:

Broccoli
Another reason why you should eat broccoli is because this green leafy vegetable is very rich in vitamin E. You may add this to your dinner meal, salad or simply steam them to get the vitamin E that you need.

Nuts
Nuts especially the almonds are known to be delicious and nutritious. They contain great nutrients like vitamin E that is very good in the body. Nuts also comes in handy, you can take them anywhere with you as your mid afternoon snack.

Turnip Greens
Turnip greens contain 2.9 mg of vitamin E and it is low in calories making it an ideal source of nutrients. It contains vitamin C, calcium and folate. You may add turnip in your salad to enjoy this veggie.

Spinach
Spinach is another source of vitamin E and other antioxidants. You may add this delicious veggie to your meal plan by adding it to your pasta, sandwich and salads.

Sunflower Oil
Sunflower oil is a good source of vitamin E. It provides 5.6 mg of vitamin E with 120 calories. You may also try roasted sunflower seeds as they also contain vitamin E.

To get the most to your sunflower oil, store them in a place away from direct sunlight to maintain their freshness.

Papaya
Papaya is a great fruit which is very rich in vitamin E, vitamin C and fiber. One slice of papaya everyday will give you a good skin, boost your immune system and help you avoid constipation.  


Red Bell Peppers
Aside from the attractive color, red bell peppers are rich in vitamin C, vitamin E and other antioxidants. So, next time that you see red bell peppers in your plate, try to eat them as they are only ornaments but they are very nutritious.

Tomato Paste
Tomato paste is also another source of vitamin E. One cup of this contains 2.8 mg of vitamin E. To add this to our diet, you may use tomato paste to your pork or beef. 

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