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FIBERS

• FIBERS are, mostly, complex carbohydrates – polysaharides, the vegetal food that the human body cannot digest or decompose to simple sugars and absorb them. These foods are apple peels, the hull or husk of wheat grain, pectins, cellulose and similar
• FIBERS are needed for normal functioning of intestinal tract
• Food poor in FIBERS is associated with heart diseases, colon and rectum cancer, varicous veins and obesity
• FIBERS in the alimentary tract "swell" and they slow down digestion, giving a sense of being full,
  and facilitate a variety of diet programs
• Rich sources, as listed here are: cinnamon, wheat bran, cocoa powder, coconut, chocolate, cooking, wheat germ, flour and integral legumes

VITAMIN A

• VITAMIN A, does not support only vision but also keeps the skin smooth and soft
• VITAMIN A protects mucous membranes, mouth, nose, throat and lungs,
  and reduces susceptibility to infections and allergies
• VITAMIN A protects the outer layer of digestive tract of kidneys and the urinary bladder
• VITAMIN A is acting anti-carcinogenically by activation of immune system
• VITAMIN A is highly important for sexual cells and reproduction
• Rich sources are as listed here: liver, carrots, kale, butter, spinach, tuna

VITAMIN B1

• VITAMIN B1-tiamin is, conditionally speaking, the most important vitamin for healthy nerves.
• VITAMIN B1 participates in the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins
• VITAMIN B1 has impact on muscle firmness in the intestinal tract, the health of skin, hair, eyes, mouth and liver
• VITAMIN B1 deficiency causes tiredness, irritability, depression, and declines greying hair, insomnia, anemia, constipation and increases levels of cholesterol
• VITAMIN B1 cannot be stored anywhere in the body and therefore it must be taken daily. It is extremely deficient in Croatian diet.
• Rich sources are yeast, integral cereals and their products, wheat germ, wheat bran and their products and sugar cane molasses.

VITAMIN B3

• VITAMIN B3-niacin is of vital importance for the nervous system.
• VITAMIN B3 participates in the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins
• VITAMIN B3 is important for keeping healthy skin, tongue and digestive system tissue
• VITAMIN B3 is essential for the synthesis of sexual hormones
• VITAMIN B3 raises and stabilizes blood sugar level, and removes lipids from the walls of arteries, which is the opposite effect of nicotine.It improves circulation and reduces the level of cholesterol in the blood
• Rich sources, as listed here are: yeast, liver, wheat bran, tuna, trout, integral flour.
• VITAMIN B3 is thermostable

VITAMIN C

• The primary function of Vitamin C is keeping of collagen required for the construction of connective tissue in skin, ligaments and bones. It helps in the healing of wounds, fractures and burns.
• VITAMIN C has antibacterial effect and encourages anti-allergy, and it induces production of interferon and operates as antivirus agent
• VITAMIN C is one of the strongest antioxidants
• VITAMIN C can reduce levels of cholesterol in the blood, greatly increases the absorption of iron and dilutes joint fluid, which reduces the pain of patients suffering from arthritis the need for Vitamin C increases with years
• Rich sources, as listed here are: parsley, kale, kiwi, peppers, raddish, strawberries, oranges, lemons and cabbage.
• Vitamin C is thermolabile.

VITAMIN E

• VITAMIN E has a major role in cellular metabolism of muscles, especially heart and skeleton muscles.
• VITAMIN E is a powerful antioxidant that prevents oxidation in saturated fatty acids, which results in free radicals.
• VITAMIN E causes expansion of blood vessels and strengthens the capillary walls and has antitrombotic and diuretic action
• VITAMIN E protects the lungs and other tissues from damages caused by contaminated air
• VITAMIN E helps in prevention of misscarriages and increases fertility in men and women
• VITAMIN E helps patients suffering from diabetes
• Rich, in order as listed: sunflower oil, almonds, and pumpkin seeds.
• VITAMIN E is termolabile .

ZINC

• ZINC is an integral part of at least 100 enzymes
• ZINC removes deposits of cholesterol and is successfully used in treating arterosclerosis
• ZINC is useful in the treatment of infertility, affects the work of prostate and reproductive organs, contributes to the rapid healing of internal slash wounds and is a part of insulin and regulates its level in the blood
• ZINC participates in the synthesis of nucleic acids. Rich sources of ZINC in order as listed here are: wheat germ, deer meat, poppy, pumpkin seeds, wheat bran, cocoa, chocolate for cooking.
• ZINC is deficient in the modern diet and artificial additives are very poorly absorbed, as they are not bound to proteins

CALCIUM

• CALCIUM is a deficient mineral in the European diet although it is the most abundant mineral in our body.
• 99% of calcium is stored in bones and teeth, and 1% is included in the process of blood clotting, in stimulating nerves, muscles and hormones
• CALCIUM is a natural sedative
• CALCIUM protects from skin cancer
• First signs of CALCIUM deficiency are nerve disorders, muscular cramps, pricking in hands and feet, pain in joints, heart palpitation and insomnia
• Rich sources, in order as listed are: poppy, parmesan and other hard cheeses, almonds and egg yolk.
• Vitamins D, A and C help absorption. of CALCIUM. The input of CALCIUM should be in balance with the input of Magnesium.