There is a lot of debate as to what the greatest vitamin actually is. Each vitamin has its own essential functions that contribute to a person’s general health and well-being.  It is impossible to actually state that one of these is the greatest vitamin. However there are a number of foods that provide the greatest vitamin quantities.  Some of these you will notice I have on my list of Superfoods.

The greatest vitamin sources vary for each vitamin. It is important to have a balanced diet to ensure that the required amounts of each vitamin are obtained. However, it may be useful to list the greatest vitamin sources for each vitamin to be used as a guide, so here you go:

* Greatest  vitamin A sources are milk, eggs, butter, yellow fruits & vegetables, acai, dark green fruits & vegetables, liver

* Greatest  vitamin B1 sources are brewer’s yeast, whole grains, blackstrap molasses,  acai, brown rice, organ meats, egg yolk

* Greatest  vitamin B2 sources are brewer’s yeast, whole grains, legumes, nuts, acai, organ meats, blackstrap molasses

* Greatest  vitamin B3 sources are lean meats, poultry & fish, brewer’s yeast, peanuts, milk, rice bran, potatoes

* Greatest  vitamin B4 sources are egg yolks, organ meats, brewer’s yeast, wheat germ, soybeans, fish, legumes

* Greatest  vitamin B5 sources are organ meats, egg yolks, legumes, whole grains, wheat germ, salmon, brewer’s yeast

* Greatest  vitamin B6 sources are meats, whole grains, organ meats brewer’s yeast, blackstrap molasses, wheat germ

* Greatest  vitamin B7 sources are egg yolks, liver, unpolished rice, brewer’s yeast, sardines, legumes, whole grains

* Greatest  vitamin B8 sources are who1e grains, citrus fruits, molasses, meat, milk, nuts, vegetables, brewer’s yeast

* Greatest  vitamin B9 sources are dark-green leafy vegetables, organ meats, root vegetables, oysters, salmon, milk

* Greatest  vitamin B12 sources are organ meats, fish, pork, eggs, cheese, milk, lamb, bananas, kelp, peanuts

* Greatest  vitamin B13 sources are root vegetables, liquid whey

* Greatest  vitamin B15 sources are brewer’s yeast, rare steaks, brown rice, sunflower, pumpkin & sesame seeds

* Greatest  vitamin B17 sources are whole kernels of apricots, apples, cherries, peaches, plums

* Greatest  vitamin C sources are citrus, cabbage family, chilli peppers, berries, (acai) melons, asparagus, rose hips

* Greatest  vitamin D sources are salmon, sardines, herring, milk, egg yolk, organ meats, sprouted seeds, sunflower seeds

* Greatest  vitamin E sources are cold-pressed oils, eggs, wheat germ, acai, organ meats, molasses, sweet potatoes, nuts

* Greatest  vitamin F sources are vegetable oils, butter, sunflower seeds

* Greatest  vitamin K sources are green leafy vegetables, egg yolks, safflower oil, blackstrap molasses, cauliflower

* Greatest  vitamin Q sources are pinto beans, legumes, soybeans

* Greatest  vitamin T sources are sesame seeds, raw seeds, butter, egg yolk

* Greatest  vitamin V sources are raw cabbage, sauerkraut, leafy vegetables

Ever since Oprah had Dr. Nicholas Perricone on her show talking about superfoods, especially superfoods known for their age defying properties, the popularity of superfoods has soared. Dr. Perricone’s number one superfood – the acai berry has especially been thrust into the spotlight and all over the media. Dr. Perricone has a list of his top ten superfoods that are specifically chosen for slowing the aging process.

Age defying superfoods are also known for their ‘Brain-Beauty connection’, which are rich in either Essential Fatty Acids, antioxidants or fiber. These top ten superfoods were also picked specifically by Dr. Perricone because they help to regulate blood sugar levels which help to prevent a whole range of diseases like diabetes and obesity, on top of slowing down the aging process and promoting overall health. They are:

• Açaí
• The Allium Family
• Barley
• Beans and Lentils
• Buckwheat
• Green Foods
• Hot Peppers
• Nuts and Seeds
• Sprouts
• Yogurt and Kefir

What I really like about this particular list is that it’s relatively easy to integrate these superfoods into your everyday diet. With the exception of Dr. Perricone’s top superfood choice – the exotic acai berry, and his sixth choice – green foods, most of these foods are easy to find and can be found at your local supermarket. Also they can be eaten as standalone foods or used in a variety of ways to replace ingredients inside of, as well as enhance your most common and favorite recipes.

If you are a health conscious person and follow the latest news on what’s good for you, I am sure you have heard something in the news about the now popular acai berry. Like most other people, I was curious too what the acai craze is all about and if the claims that a lot of people and companies have been making about this little berry are true. So as I always do, I did my research and due diligence.

Well it turns out that the acai (pronounced ah-SAH-ee) berry is one the most nutritious and good for you foods on our planet. It is without a doubt a true superfood, if not Thee Superfood. The acai berry is produced by the acai palm, which is native to tropical Central and South America. For the most part though, the acai berry is harvested in the rainforests of Brazil. The acai berry or fruit itself is small, round and blackish purple in appearance. It is about the size of a grape and similar in appearance, but with less pulp.

The acai berry is harvested as food by the Brazilian natives where it grows and is considered by them to be the most valuable plant species due to it’s heavy use in their diet and it’s economic viability. The juice and pulp of the acai fruit are used to make smoothies, ice cream, sodas and other various juice blends. Elsewhere, companies abroad have taken advantage of the popular acai trend to create highly beneficial dietary supplements, as well as tablets, juices, smoothies, drink powders and whole fruit.

What makes this fruit so nutritious and remarkable is it’s super rich content of anti-oxidants, amino acids and essential fatty acids. The antioxidants are what make the acai berry such a powerful anti-aging superfood. Acai has 10 times more antioxidants than red grapes, which is pretty amazing. Most of this rich phytochemical content is found in the pulp of the fruit.

The acai fruit contains some of the highest contents known of monounsaturated oleic acid. It is an omega-9 fatty acid, and is one the healthier sources of fat in the diet. As a replacement for other saturated fats, it can lower total cholesterol level and raise levels of HDL’s (known as good cholesterol) and lower LDL’s (known as bad cholesterol.

In addition the acai fruit contains rich sources of dietary fiber, amino acids coupled with valuable trace materials that aid the body’s muscle, cardiovascular and digestive systems. It makes sense why native Brazilians have been using this awesome and powerful berry in their diets for centuries now. Not only is it great for you, it tastes great as well. One of the rare foods that tastes great and is great for you.

It goes without saying that adding acai to your diet is a great idea if you haven’t already. It’s not the easiest thing to find though, as most likely your local supermarket will not be carrying it due to it’s exotic nature. But I am sure most health food stores (my local one does) may be carrying it.

You most likely will find it in smoothie or juice form, and not the berry itself. There are many high quality acai berry dietary supplements on the market today as well, just do your research to make sure you buy it from a reputable company that makes quality products.  Click Here for more information on a high quality acai product that I recommend.