CARBOHYDRATES are for energy, heat and to assist in the absorption of fat soluble vitamins & calcium: cereals; bread & flour products; dried fruits; dried peas & beans; bananas; sugar; potatoes Protein, fat and carbohydrate combine to form calories _ which supply heat and energy
COPPER can be found in: nuts & beans; dried peas; wheat bran; whole wheat; molasses; mushrooms; avocados; broccoli
ESSENTIAL FATTY ACIDS limit the formation of excess cholesterol in the blood. They are sources of the prostaglandins which regulate processes in the smooth muscles: vegetable oils; peanuts; sesame; sunflower & safflower seeds
FATS are necessary for energy, heat and to assist in the absorption of fat soluble vitamins and calcium: vegetable oils; nuts & nut creams; cooking fats; nut butters; margarine; vegan white fats
FIBRE keeps vascular system in good tone, i.e. prevents troubles in the intestines, veins and arteries: unrefined foods (especially cereals) FOLIC ACID prevents certain kinds of anemia, assists growth: all green vegetables; yeast extracts
IODINE is for healthy growth and development: dried beans; asparagus; green veggies; pineapple
IRON is for proper formation of red blood cells and regulation of body processes: whole grain cereals; black treacle; raisins; nuts; sesame seeds; soya flour; pulses; cocoa; curry powder
MANGANESE is necessary for the proper functioning of muscle and nervous tissue: alfalfa; chlorophyll; wheat germ; whole grains
NICOTINAMIDE is for healthy digestion, good skin condition, and growth: soya; peanuts; flour & bread; yeast; rice; pulses; beer
PROTEIN helps growth and the repair of body tissues, and for energy their physical properties may be changed by cooking and food preparation generally: soya grits; gluten flour; bakers yeast; brewers yeast; soy flour; soy beans; soy milk; pine nuts; peanuts; wheat germ; lentils
TRACE ELEMENTS are essential accessories to vital processes and to action of other nutrients: carrots; watercress; dried apricots; prunes; tomatoes; cabbage; green peas; all green vegetables and margarine
VITAMIN A is for growth in children, plays a part in the way the eyes receive light, and protects moist surface tissues (bronchial tubes, etc.): peppers parsley; carrots; sweet potatoes; apricots; spinach; mangoes; chives; squash
VITAMIN B1 (Thiamine) is for growth, appetite, digestion, and the nervous system: bread and wheat products; pulses; yeast (brewers is best); Brazils and peanuts (uncooked); wheat germ
VITAMIN B2 (Riboflavin) is for vitality, healthy skin, growth and good sight: yeast; lentils; rye; mushrooms; parsley; broccoli tops; green vegetables
VITAMIN B12 aids growth of nerve cells and the prevention of certain kinds of anemia: brewers yeast; bakers yeast; rice bran; wheat germ; sunflower seeds; cornflakes; pinon ; nuts; soy milk; sesame seeds; brazil nuts; peanuts
VITAMIN C is famous for healing wounds, prevention of scurvy, maintaining stamina, strong blood vessels, resistance to infection: bell peppers; guavas; peppers; broccoli; watercress; parsley; radishes; asparagus; brussel sprouts; chives; strawberries; papayas; canteloupes; oranges; grapefruit
VITAMIN D builds bones & Teeth. Growth: mild exposure to sunlight; sunflower seeds; mushrooms
VITAMIN E is for growth, muscle tissues, normal reproduction. Possibly retards ageing: wheat & rice germ; whole wheat grains; leafy greens; nuts & seeds; legumes
VITAMIN K regulates clotting of blood: green leafy vegetables
ZINC aids in fighting infections: nuts & seeds; wheat germ; brewers yeast; whole grains; yellow & green veggies; yellow fruits