Microsoft Word - H.E.M.P Healthy Eating Made Possible - Paul Benhaim - Completed.docx

by  

  Paul  

  Benhaim

Vitamin B12 is manufactured by friendly bacteria in the
intestinal tract.

VITAMINS

 AND

 THE

 EFFECTS

 OF

 COOKING

C

Sensitive to alkalis and oxidation, vitamin C is usually destroyed
by drying and cooking (expect steaming). Vitamin C is not stored
in tie body and so it should be replenished daily. It is available in
plentiful supply in fruit and vegetables (broccoli, parsley etc.)
Vitamin C foods can help compensate over indulgence in
carbohydrates and sugar products.

D

Rickets is caused by a deficiency in Vitamin D that stops
regulating the transport of calcium to the bones. This can also
cause osteoporosis. Sunshine is the superior source of this
vitamin, and works more effectively than any supplement you
could take. Spending at least 10 to 15 minutes in the sunshine,
early or late in the day is recommended. Absorption and
metabolism of vitamin D is strongly affected by many kinds of
drugs including laxatives and antacids.

E

This antioxidant is contained in nearly all natural foods. Vitamin E
is not eliminated through most forms of cooking. It plays an