Complete Guide to Natural Vitamins by Lizzie Streit - Paperback Nutrition Guide - Food & Supplements - Adult Non Fiction

Details Condition: BRAND NEW Format: Paperback ISBN: 9780711270534 Publisher: Apple Press Age Range: Adult Overview The Complete Guide to Natural Vitamins: From Food and Supplements by Lizzie Streit is a practical, science-backed paperback that helps readers understand exactly which vitamins and minerals the body needs, and how to get them naturally through everyday food. Written by a registered dietitian, it blends nutrition science with realistic, tasty strategies, making it an approachable reference for anyone wanting to boost their diet, support their immune system, and build lasting healthy habits at home. About the Book This guide takes readers through every essential vitamin and mineral the body needs to function at its best, explaining what each nutrient does, how deficiencies develop, and which medical conditions or life stages can increase the risk of falling short. Rather than focusing solely on supplements, the book prioritises natural food sources, listing exactly where to find each vitamin and mineral in everyday ingredients, then pairing that information with tasty recipe ideas to make the advice genuinely usable. Readers will find guidance on optimising absorption, so the nutrients they consume are actually put to good use by the body, along with practical tips for vegans, vegetarians, and those on restricted diets who may need to plan more carefully. The book also considers how nutritional needs shift throughout pregnancy and across different life stages, and it highlights how various vitamins and minerals interact, some working together, others competing for absorption. A useful section covers how vitamin needs change with the seasons, helping readers adapt their diet through the year. Throughout, the tone stays clear and encouraging rather than clinical, making the science accessible to beginners while offering enough depth for nutrition-savvy readers. It is designed to be referenced again and again, whether troubleshooting a concern, planning fam