How to Find Vitamin B2 in Foods

Vitamin B2, also known as riboflavin, is an organic compound you can find in many plant and animal products. The vitamin is water-soluble--your body can't store it--so you should be eating foods rich in B2 every day to maintain your body's energy supply. Follow the steps to learn how to find vitamin B2 in foods.

Instructions

1. Visit the supermarket for meat such as liver, beef kidneys, chicken, turkey and fish, which are all rich in vitamin B2. Foods with riboflavin help your body take care of the skin, muscles, nerves, heart and eyes.

2. Eat eggs, cheese, milk and yogurt to replenish your body's vitamin B2. Foods with the vitamin can prevent or treat anemia, carpal tunnel syndrome, cataracts and migraines.

3. Find vegetables and herbs in your local produce section. Foods such as leafy green vegetables, asparagus, avocados, broccoli, spinach, peas, navy and lima beans, pumpkins, sweet potatoes, cayenne, parsley and sage are all rich in vitamin B2.

4. Choose whole grain breads and enriched and fortified pastas and cereals. Most of your B2 intake probably comes from flour, which is enriched with the vitamin for good health. Those with diets lacking breads and carbohydrate rich foods may be missing out on a key nutrient.

5. Cook with mushrooms and soybeans and snack on nuts such as almonds and cashews for other riboflavin options.

6. Store and cook foods in covered opaque containers when possible. Foods lose vitamin B2 when exposed to light so proper storing and cooking ensures you get as much riboflavin as possible.