Sources of Vitamin B1
Vitamin B1, also called thiamin, is an important vitamin in the B-complex family. Thiamin helps to improve cardiovascular health and energy levels. In addition, Vitamin B1 also improves muscular function and nervous system health, just to name a few. Vitamin B1 is found in a supplement form by itself or in a B-complex formulation, which includes the other B-vitamins, such as Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12 and Vitamin B5. There are also many food sources of Vitamin B1. Most people need 30 mg or more of thiamin per day.
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Raw Sunflower Seeds
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Raw sunflower seeds are high in Vitamin B1. Sunflower seeds also contain other vitamins and protein, making these seeds a complete food. Snacking on sunflower seeds is a great way to get extra doses of B vitamins. Sprinkle sunflower seeds on your salad or snack on them during your lunch break. Seeds also provide your body with essential fatty acids, which is good for heart and brain health.
Almonds
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Almonds are another rich source of thiamin. Almonds are high in fat, but they are high in the right kind of good fat that is beneficial to your health. Healthy fats actually help to prevent heart disease. These fats are known as omega-3 fatty acids. Almonds are known to give you energy because they are loaded with so many B vitamins. Since B vitamins support nervous system health, they help to provide consistent energy throughout the day.
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Lentils
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Lentils are dried beans that come in a variety of colors and flavors. These round little beans are power packed full of nutrition. Lentils have high doses of various vitamins such as iron, protein, copper, potassium and, of course, B1. Lentils go well with any dish, especially during dinner time. One cup of lentils has about 50 percent of your daily B vitamin needs.
Beans
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Kidney beans and navy beans are rich in protein and vitamins. Both types of beans are rich in thiamin. Eating one handful of beans per day can give you the proper daily dose of thiamin needed by the body. When eaten raw, beans provide the most nutritional benefit.
Yellow Fin Tuna
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Yellow fin tuna is found in open subtropical and tropical waters around the world. Some cultures call yellow fin tuna "big-eyed fish." This species of tuna has a unique large appearance. This particular type of tuna fish is loaded with Vitamin B1 and may be broiled, baked or even fried. Tuna makes a great dinner dish.
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