Once upon a time, in a land before vitamin supplements, people used to stay healthy by eating the right foods for natural vitamin requirements. These days, getting your full range of vitamins and minerals from food alone has become a bit of a lost art. But that’s no reason to abandon the original source of nutrition and a more natural vitamin! With a bit of education you too can get back to basics and give up your vitamin pills in exchange for a healthy diet.

Vitamin A - It’s at the beginning of the alphabet so why not start there. Also known as retinol, vitamin A affects your vision, skin, bone growth, immune system and reproductive functions. It’s easy to find in a variety of foods; just remember to think yellow! Good sources of natural vitamin A include carrots, mango, butternut squash, sweet potatoes, pumpkin and the decidedly un-yellow broccoli.

Vitamin B1 - This is more commonly known as thiamin. Your body uses it to control metabolism and ensure your nerves function properly. There are a wide range of foods containing this vital nutrient, including spinach, green peas, tomato juice, watermelon, sunflower seeds, pork and soy milk. Even the pickiest eater will find something that provides them with their daily dose of natural vitamin B1.

Vitamin B2 - You may know it as riboflavin. This one also works on your metabolism and promotes good vision and healthy skin. Some of the best sources for this natural vitamin are spinach, broccoli, mushrooms, eggs, milk, liver, oysters and clams.

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