Abbeycroft Nutrition

Water

• One glass of water shuts down midnight hunger pains

• Water contains no calories

• Water helps the body metabolize stored fat

• Water helps maintain proper muscle tone

Vitamins

What do vitamins do in the body?

• Vitamins work in many reactions that regulate body processes.

• All of the B vitamins help us get energy from the foods we eat.

• Vitamin C, vitamin E, and beta-carotene (a form of vitamin A) act as antioxidants.  They prevent cells from being damaged by oxygen.

• Vitamin A is important for normal vision.

• Vitamin D is needed for bone health.

• Vitamin K is important for blood clotting.