Gardening in Germantown Provides Better Nutrition by Rob Smith
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Gardening in Germantown Provides Better Nutrition by Rob Smith. January, 2011. April, 2011. Solar powered well water, March, 2011. April, 2011. April, 2011. Co-Clerks of the OTCF Garden Committee, 2011-2012. Catherine. Leann. April, 2011. June, 2011. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Essential Nutrients Provided by Vegetables
Nutrient How many of Sources us are Deficient
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Vitamin A 20% yellow, green, red vegetablesVitamin C 99% green, red vegetables, peppersB vitamins 30% leafy green vegetables, beansVitamin B12 60% Nutritional yeast, meat, supplementsVitamin E 50% vegetables, seeds, beans, whole grainsCalcium 30% leafy green vegetables, beans, dairyMagnesium 80% leafy green vegetables, beans, whole grainsOmega-3 fats 60% walnuts, flax seed oil, vegetables
Vegetables are good for providing nutrients, but most people need to take supplements to keep healthy, especially as they age.