Vitamins, Minerals, & More!: Food Sources, Functions of the Body, and Deficiencies

by Michelle J. Bever

This book explains the reason why you need and should eat the foods for each Vitamin, Mineral, and more. It explains for each Vitamin, Minerals, Trace Element, Cell Salt, and more the foods that go with each and what function in the body that they help with. Deficiencies are how our body reacts (symptoms) when there is not enough. Simple and to the point.Symptoms are what tells us there is something wrong that we need to correct. It is so easy to look up your symptoms and start the process of healing by either eating the foods or taking what is needed.

Genres: Nonfiction

Paperback

First published July 7, 2012

Reviews

[Vicky · Rating 1 out of 5]

I really hate to give a book a low score. I know what goes into writing a book, but unfortunately, there are times when giving a high score would be doing a disservice. While this may be a handy pocket guide to some vitamins and minerals, their sources, what they are needed for and deficiencies, it’s not as in depth as many books in this genre. Also...it is badly in need of a professional editor/formatter. The formatting of the entire book is off-putting making parts of it confusing. Included with the book was a letter from the author stating that she had purchased a grammar app and would be using that in the next version. I am familiar with the Grammarly app and it is really good for spelling and grammar. It is not good for formatting.

Also, the author claims to have done her research, but where did she do it? There are no sources cited and no “for further information, go to...” indicators.

Recommendation: Wait for a new version of this book to come out — one that has been done the right way — and use it as a base, but not for in-depth information. This is a very basic place to start, not a place to stay.

[Tyrone Pierce · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is an informative and approachable guide for anyone wanting to understand the essentials of nutrition. It does a great job breaking down complex topics like the role of vitamins and minerals in the body, identifying food sources, and outlining what deficiencies might look like. Whether you're a student, a health-conscious reader, or someone dealing with specific health concerns, the clear explanations make it easy to absorb and apply the information to your daily life. For those exploring supplement options, Pharmacy B2B https://www.canadapharmacy.com/ offers a wide range of quality products that align well with the guidance in this book. Their catalog makes it easier to match your supplement choices with the body’s needs as described in the chapters.

[Brooke · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a very straightforward, easy way to see what foods are good for your body.

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It is a list of vitamins, minerals, etc. along with a list of good sources for each, the functions of each, and what deficiencies you might "suffer" if you do not have enough of x in your diet.

[Michelle Arredondo · Rating 4 out of 5]

More a series of list than a full on book of information. Still interesting and informative. A good resource and guide to knowing the foods that are good for the body.