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How to Eat More Vitamin A

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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.

From Quick Guide: Vitamins A & D
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Chard
  • Cheeses
  • Eggs
  • Livers
  • Milk
  • Orange Vegetables
  • Red Vegetables
  • Yellow Vegetables
  • Yogurt
  • dark, leafy vegetables
  1. Step 1

    Eat liver and eggs.

  2. Step 2

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

  3. Step 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. Step 4

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

  5. Step 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.

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