If you're trying to keep healthy, you know how important vitamins and minerals are. Most must be consumed by eating the right foods, because the body cannot produce or store them. They're essential to keeping our bodies in good health.
Keep in mind that a healthy diet rich in a variety of vegetables and fruit may help reduce the risk of some types of cancer.
An army of nutrients
It's been shown that vitamins A, C and E are powerful antioxidants.1 This means they act to offset the harmful effects of free radicals. These vitamins have been the subject of several scientific studies.
But the role of vitamin C doesn't just end here. It also contributes to the normal development and maintenance of bones, cartilage, teeth and gums.
Vitamine B6 is a factor in energy metabolism and tissue formation.
Vitamin B12 and folate aid in red blood cell formation2.
Click here to find your recommended daily allowance for different vitamins.3
Recommended Daily Allowance: Vitamins
| |
Age >= 2 years |
Age < 2 years |
| Vitamin A | 1 000 RE* | 400 RE* |
| Vitamin C | 60 mg | 20 mg |
| Vitamin D | 5 µg | 10 µg |
| Vitamin E | 10 mg | 3 mg |
| Vitamin B1 (thiamine) | 1,3 mg | 0,45 mg |
| Vitamin B2 (riboflavine) | 1,6 mg | 0,55 mg |
| Folic acid | 220 mg | 65 mg |
RE = retinol equivalent
Nutritious juices
Like fruits and vegetables, juices are naturally rich in vitamins and minerals. Which is why Lassonde always picks the finest-quality fruits and vegetables to make our juices and cocktails naturally rich. Just choose the brand and flavour you like the best ... and enjoy!
Be sure to check out our Oasis Fruit Zoo line of products for children: a rich source of natural vitamins and mineral supplements. These delicious blends of 100% pure fruit juice are an excellent source of vitamin C, a good source of vitamin B9 (folic acid) and a source of potassium, iron, thiamine and magnesium.
Sources
- Institut national de la nutrition, 1996.
- Institut national de la nutrition, 1998.
- Health Canada, Food and Drug Act and Regulations, 2003.