The Vitamin and Mineral Counter

The Vitamin and Mineral Counter contains invaluable information about vitamins and minerals that are vital for healthy living. Tables show our daily needs, the function of vitamins and minerals in our bodies, deficiency signs and common food sources. Apart from the chart, each vitamin and mineral has its own page crammed with tips and simple recipes that help incorporate these essential nutrients into our everyday lives.

The Vitamin and Mineral Counter is an illustrated informative guide to keeping your body's vitamin and mineral intake in balance.

• A useful introduction provides key information about the types of vitamins and minerals that are essential to the body, how dietary reference values (DRVs) are calculated and when supplements may be necessary.
• With the focus on eating a healthy, balanced diet, the book looks closely at how you can ensure that the food you eat contains all the vitamins and minerals you need.
• Contains handy tips on how to get the most from your food, from storage and preparation to cooking times and methods.
• Listings are given for each vitamin and the important minerals, with advice on great food sources for each.
• Accompanying each listing are tips and recipes to help you improve your intake of each vitamin and mineral.