Since I’ve sadly outgrown the Flintstones Chewables stage of life, ensuring that I’m getting all of my essential vitamins can sometimes feel like a guessing game.
As a dietitian, patients often ask me about taking vitamin supplements to address any potential deficiencies that they may have.
Fortunately, we can get the majority of our nutrients from whole foods like fresh produce, rather than relying on pills and powders.
Nutrients in the B-vitamin group play several vital roles in maintaining our bodily functions. Many of the vegetables that we eat every day – and may even have growing in our gardens – can supply an ample amount of B vitamins.
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So, what are B vitamins exactly, and which types of veggies should you choose to grow at home to ensure that you’re getting enough of these essential nutrients? Let’s take a look.
What Are B Vitamins?There are many different B vitamins, each with their own number and name. As a group, they generally support metabolism and energy production.
Each of the eight major B vitamins described here has its own unique roles to play in the body as well.
Note that there are several other substances in the B family (B4, B10, and B20, for example) but these are not considered to be vitamins and therefore they are not included in this article.
B-Vitamin BreakdownThis portion of the article is broken down into parts, to showcase each of the B vitamins in all of its glory. You’ll learn how each one helps to support our health, and where to find it in the garden.
Each vitamin described below also has the DV or Daily Value listed,
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