foods for vitamin b2 Archives

Vitamin B2 is responsible to keep high levels of energy in the child by producing more red blood cells. It also supports healthy eyes and better digestion. so it is important to take food rich in vitamin B2.

Dairy products, Green leafy vegetables, Soy products, Mushroom, Almond and Whole-grains are some great sources of Vitamin B2 commonly found around us.

Food for vitamin B2

Food Items	% Daily Requirement for kids (~1mg)
Milk 1 glass	45%
Almonds 10	35%
Yogurt 1 cup	35%
Mushroom 4 pieces	35%
Spinach ½ cooked	25%

Just a combination of these food items can help meet 100% daily requirement of Vitamin B2

Also know as Riboflavin. You can develop riboflavin deficiency if you don’t get enough riboflavin in the foods you eat, or if you have certain diseases or hormone disorder. Riboflavin deficiency can cause skin disorders, sores at the corners of your mouth, swollen and cracked lips, hair loss, sore throat, liver disorders, and problems with your reproductive and nervous system.

Food items high in Vitamin B2 must be stored in a dark place, preferably in opaque containers.
Vitamin B2 depletes due to exposure to light…wonder why the milkman use to deliver milk in those huge opaque containers unlike glass bottles now.
Unlike other Vitamins, this Vitamin can be cooked at higher temperatures without much loss.
Being a water soluble Vitamin, it is best to not boil or soak food items high in this Vitamin as it may evaporate or drain out.
This Vitamin should be consumed everyday, since it cannot be stored in the body and any additional intake gets flushed from the body
Body needs Vitamin B2 to activate other vitamins (Vitamin B6, B9) and minerals (Iron), which are responsible for brain development and immunity. (more foods that boost immunity)

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