01/30/2026
: Beta-Carotene & Zinc
Beta-carotene is a plant pigment that gives red, orange, and yellow vegetables their vibrant color. Beta-carotene is considered a provitamin A carotenoid, meaning that the body can convert it into vitamin A (retinol). It also has powerful antioxidant properties. All of these benefits can aid good skin health, lunch health, and eye health.
The highest foods rich in beta-carotene include: sweet potatoes, broccoli, carrots, butternut squash, and dark, leafy greens like kale & spinach.
Zinc is a nutrient that plays many vital roles in your body - and since it isn't naturally produced, you need to get it through food or supplements. It is needed for many processes in the body, including: gene expression, immune function, wound healing, and growth.
The foods highest in zinc are: shellfish (oysters, crab, clams, lobster), meat (beef, pork, lamb, bison) and poultry. It is also found in legumes (like chickpeas and black beans) and nuts and seeds.
Make sure to incorporate these two essential nutrients into your diet by eating a wide variety of nutrient-dense food!
