As a Registered Dietitian and a mom of a son with Celiac, I want to educate on a healthy gluten free diet.
Thursday, December 15, 2016
Day 3 Of 3 Know Your Micronutrients
Micro nutrients are nutrients required by the body throughout
life in small amounts to orchestrate a range of physiological
functions. There are many required over the past few days
I picked the most common ones to go over.
Biotin- The function of this vitamin is for metabolism of carbon
dioxide.
Food sources- Milk, meat, egg yolk, cauliflower, dried peas and
beans.
Folic Acid- The function of this vitamin is for formation of red
blood cells.
Food sources- Kidney beans, lima beans, spinach, broccoli, and
fortified cereals.
Pantothenic Acid- The function of this vitamin is for the metabolism
of protein and fat, normalize functioning of blood cells and hormones.
Food sources- Eggs, fish, and whole grain cereals.
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