7 Nutrients That May Not Be In Your Diet

Vitamin A and Carotenoids: Bright-eye nutrients

Normal vision, gene expression, tissue growth, and proper immune function are physiological processes requiring vitamin A. This vitamin has two kinds; retinol which is readily used by the body, and carotenoids, which are raw materials that the body converts into vitamin A. Retinol is a normal part of the American diet, unlike carotenoids which are consumed at low levels.

There is no daily requirement for carotenoids; however, it is wise to have foods rich in this nutrient in your every day diet. We can easily tell which food produce contain carotenoids, these are the ones that have bright colors, like the following:

* carrots
* sweet potato
* pumpkin
* spinach
* cantaloupe
* sweet pepper
* broccoli

These same food items are also rich in fiber and potassium; spinach contains vitamin C and E, and broccoli contains vitamin C.