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Vitamins
Vitamin A
Common Names:
Retinol

Recommended Daily Intake:
65-3000mg/RAE/day

Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin that may prevent loss of vision or restore lost vision. Vitamin A is an immune stimulant and may have anticarcinogenic and antioxidant activities.

Food Sources:

Fish
Eggs
Liver
Oil
Fortified dairy products

Benefits of Adequate Intake:

Helps maintain eyesight, skin membranes, and immune function
Helps in the development and maintenance of night vision
Helps in the development and maintenance of bones and teeth
May stimulate the immunes system and have anticancinogenic and antioxidant activities

Problems Linked to Deficiencies:

Night blindness
Impaired vision
Reduced growth in children
Dry skin and eyes
Lowered resistance to infection

Granola Bars
Granola Bars

These delicious, dairy-free chewy bars are easy to prepare and easy to transport, which makes them perfect for rushed mornings, afternoon snacks, road trips and hiking excursions.