How to Eat More Vitamin A

Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin that helps make and maintain healthy skin
and hair, promotes bone growth and tooth development, and contributes to good vision.

Difficulty:

Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Chard
• Cheeses
• Eggs
• Livers
• Milk
• Orange Vegetables
• Red Vegetables
• Yellow Vegetables
• Yogurt
• dark, leafy vegetables

1. Eat liver and eggs.

2. Add fortified milk and low-fat dairy products to your diet.

3. Stock up on yellow, orange and red vegetables such as pumpkins, winter squash, carrots, red peppers, apricots and papayas. These vegetables contain beta-carotene, which the body converts to vitamin A.

4. Eat dark, leafy greens such as chard, spinach, mustard and turnip greens, and beet tops.

5. Start your day with vitamin A-fortified cereals for breakfast.

Tips & Warnings

• If you have any questions or concerns, contact a physician or other health care professional before engaging in any activity related to health and diet. This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment.