Top 10 Foods Highest in Beta Carotene
Written by Daisy
Whitbread, MScN
Beta Carotene is a
carotenoid compound responsible for giving fruits and vegetables their orange
pigment. A powerful antioxidant, beta-carotene has been found to help protect
against cancer and aging (however beta-carotene supplements can increase lung cancer risk for smokers).
Foods high in
beta-carotene include sweet potatoes, carrots, dark leafy greens, butternut
squash, cantaloupe, lettuce, red bell peppers, apricots, broccoli, and peas.
The recommended dietary allowance (RDA) for beta-carotene is 10800μg per day.
This serves as a general target for how much beta-carotene to eat each day.
Beta-carotene is a
fat-soluble vitamin, so eating the following foods with a fat like olive oil or
nuts can help absorption.
Click on the link to see the list of the 10 best beta carotene
foods, plus additional information.
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