nutrition
Food and nutrition.
Vitamin K (phytonadione)
Vitamin K is another of the fat soluble vitamins that actually has three forms: phytomenadione, menaquinane and menadione.
Vitamin H (biotin)
As a member of the B-complex family of vitamins, Vitamin H is probably better known by its other names, Biotin and Vitamin B7.
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)
The fat soluble Vitamin E is actually a combination of chemical compounds that include alpha-tocopherol.
Pasta and a healthy diet
Pasta has a place in a healthy diet. Pasta, like many foods high in carbohydrates, often gets a bad reputation. But a little basic nutrition knowledge can dispel that right away.
Fiber facts
Fiber plays a very important role in a healthy diet.
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates are part of a healthy diet. Carbohydrates are present in food as sugar, starch and fiber.
Vitamin D (cholecalciferol)
Vitamin D, sometimes called cholecalciferol, is the only vitamin that the body is capable of producing on its own.
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)
One of the more well-known vitamins is Vitamin C or Ascorbic Acid.
Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin)
Vitamin B12 is a very important member of the family of B-vitamins.
Vitamin B9 (folic acid)
This vitamin is easily broken down during the cooking process so care must be taken during food preparation. Also, because it's water soluble, the body can hold on to only small quantities. Since it is constantly being lost during food preparation and via the urine stream, it is important to continually resupply Folic Acid.
Like the other B-vitamins, Vitamin B9 plays a role in the body's ability to metabolize fats, proteins and carbohydrates so they can be converted into energy. But Folic acid benefits the body in many other ways, too.