Producer: Priyanka Das Editor: Mohit Bisht
Tomatoes are high in vitamin A and include antioxidants such as lycopene and vitamin C. They contain up to 16% vitamin A in the form of carotenoids. It can help minimise the risk of skin cancer if you eat it daily.
Vitamin A ensures that your eyes function properly. People who do not get enough of it can develop night blindness. A half-cup of raw carrots can provide you with half of your daily requirements.
Vitamin A is classified into two types: Preformed vitamin A, derived from meat, poultry, fish, and dairy, enters your body ready to utilize. The other kind, pro-vitamin A, is found in select fruits and vegetables such as spinach. It must be processed by your body before it can be used.
Vitamin A insufficiency is a severe public health issue in underdeveloped nations, causing death or blindness in children. Eggs are a good source of vitamin A to help regulate the shortfall.