With the WHFoods Menu you get 29 powerful health-protective nutrients providing over 100% of the recommended amounts of each along with a wealth of phytonutrients.
To help you better understand the benefits of the WHFoods Menu, we thought that a nutrient-by-nutrient look might be helpful. Our results below were obtained through an analysis of our WHFoods Menu using Food Processor Version 10.12.0 (December 5, 2012), ESHA Research, Salem, OR.
| Nutrient |
Primary Role in Health Support |
Recommended Intake |
| Protein |
maintain the integrity of our body structures, support proper body composition, support regulation of blood sugar |
The WHFoods standard recommends a minimum of 50 grams (g) of protein. The WHFoods Menu provides 103.98 g or 208% of the daily recommendation. |
| Fiber |
promote optimal passage of food through the digestive tract, improve cardiovascular function including cholesterol metabolism, help stabilize blood sugar levels, help maintain colon health |
The WHFoods standard recommends a minimal intake level for fiber of 25 grams (g). The WHFoods Menu provides 52.41 g or 210% of the daily recommendation. |
| Choline |
support of methylation (a key process in our body's metabolism), support membrane structure, support nervous system activity |
The WHFoods standard recommends 425 milligrams (mg) of choline. The WHfoods Menu provides 576.12 mg or 136% of the daily recommendation. |
| Vitamin A |
support of vision, support of immune and inflammatory systems, support of cell growth |
The WHFoods standard recommends 900 micrograms retinol activity equivalents (mcg RAE) of vitamin A. The WHFoods Menu provides 2022.22 mcg RAE or 222% of the daily recommendation. |
| Biotin |
maintain blood sugar balance and promote skin health |
WHFoods standard recommends 30 micrograms (mcg) of biotin. The WHFoods Menu provides 45.01 mcg or 150% of the daily recommendation. |
| Vitamin B1 (thiamin) |
promote energy production, support nervous system function |
The WHFoods standard recommends 1.2 milligrams (mg) of vitamin B1. The WHFoods Menu provides 2.16 mg or 180% of the daily recommendation. |
| Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) |
promote energy production, provide antioxidant protection, support iron metabolism |
The WHFoods standard recommends 1.3 milligrams (mg) of vitamin B2. The WHFoods Menu provides 2.10 mg or 161% of the daily recommendation. |
| Vitamin B3 (niacin) |
energy production, antioxidant protection |
The WHFoods standard recommends 16 milligrams (mg) of vitamin B3. The WHFoods Menu provides 20.97 mg or 131% of the daily recommendation. |
| Panthothenic Acid (vitamin B5) |
energy production, promotion of fat metabolism |
The WHFoods standard recommends 5 milligrams (mg) of pantothenic acid. The WHFoods Menu provides 7.82 mg or 156% of the daily recommendation. |
| Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) |
production of red blood cells, metabolism of cholesterol, promotion of brain and nervous system health, support liver detoxification processes |
The WHFoods standard recommends 1.7 milligrams of (mg) vitamin B6. The WHFoods Menu provides 3.01 mg or 177% of the daily recommendation. |
| Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) |
provide cardiovascular support including support of red blood cell production, promote synthesis of DNA, support brain and nervous system activities, support energy metabolism |
The WHFoods standard recommends 2.4 micrograms (mcg) of vitamin B12. The WHFoods Menu provides 9.11 mcg or 380% of the daily recommendation. |
| Folate |
sustain brain and nervous system activity, promote overall cardiovascular function and red blood cell production, support reproductive health especially during pregnancy |
The WHFoods standard recommends 400 micrograms (mcg) of folate. The WHFoods Menu provides 1040.32 mcg or 260% of the daily recommendation. |
| Vitamin C |
protect against excess free radical production, provide for collagen formation, maintain brain health |
The WHFoods standard recommends 75 milligrams (mg) of vitamin C. The WHFoods Menu provides 354.10 mg or 472% of the daily recommendation. |
| Vitamin D |
maintain bone health, maintain blood sugar control, promote immune system activities |
The WHFoods standard recommends 400 International Units (IU) (10 micrograms of cholecalciferol) of vitamin D. The WHFoods Menu provides 721.34 IU (18.22 mcg) or 180% of the daily recommendation.
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| Vitamin E |
protect against free radical damage, protect against heart disease |
The WHFoods standard recommends 15 milligrams alpha-tocopherol equivalents (mg ATE) of Vitamin E. The WHFoods Menu provides 17.81 mg ATE or 119% of the daily recommendation. |
| Vitamin K |
promote healthy blood clotting, support bone health |
The WHFoods standard recommends 90 micrograms (mcg) of vitamin K. The WHFoods Menu provides 634.80 mcg or 706% of the daily recommendation. |
| Calcium |
promote bone health, maintain acid/alkaline (pH) balance, support nerve function, support muscle function |
The WHFoods standard recommends 1,000 milligrams (mg) of calcium. The WHFoods Menu provides 1044.53 mg or 104% of the daily recommendation. |
| Chromium |
help regulate blood sugar levels |
The WHFoods standard recommends 35 micrograms (mcg) of chromium. The WHFoods Menu provides 50.29 mcg or 144% of the daily recommendation. |
| Copper |
provide antioxidant protection, support bone and tissue integrity, support energy metabolism, maintain proper cholesterol balance |
The WHFoods standard recommends 900 micrograms (mcg) of copper. The WHFoods Menu provides 2320.00 mcg or 257% of the daily recommendation. |
| Iodine |
promote thyroid hormone production |
he WHFoods standard recommends 150 micrograms (mcg) of iodine. The WHFoods Menu provides 261.67 micrograms or 174% of the daily recommendation. |
| Iron |
support energy production and enhance oxygen transport |
The WHFoods standard recommends 18 milligrams (mg) of iron. The WHFoods Menu provides 18.02 mg or 100% of the daily recommendation. |
| Magnesium |
maintain bone integrity, enable energy production, maintain nervous system balance, enhance control of inflammation, enhance control of blood sugar |
The WHFoods standard recommends 400 milligrams (mg) of magnesium. The WHFoods Menu provides 565.20 mg or 141% of the daily |
| Manganese |
support bone production, support skin integrity, help maintain blood sugar control, help protect against free radical damage |
The WHFoods standard recommends 2 milligrams (mg) of manganese. The WHFoods Menu provides 7.60 mg or 380% of the daily recommendation. |
| Molybdenum |
promotion of optimal sulfur balance, antioxidant protection |
The WHFoods standard recommends 45 micrograms (mcg) of molybdenum. The WHFoods Menu provides 104.69 mcg or 232% of the daily recommendation. |
| Phosphorus) |
enable basic cell function, provide bone support, help maintain energy supplies, help promote acid-base balance |
The WHFoods standard recommends 700 milligrams (mg) of phosphorus. The WHFoods Menu provides 2144.06 mg 306% of the daily recommendation. |
| Potassium |
help maintain proper blood pressure and support kidney health |
The WHFoods standard recommends 3,500 milligrams (mg) of potassium. The WHFoods Menu provides 4838.58 mg or 138% of the daily recommendation. |
| Selenium |
antioxidant protection, promote normal thyroid function |
The WHFoods standard recommends 55 micrograms (mcg) of selenium. The WHFoods Menu provides 103.95 mcg or 189% of the daily recommendation |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids |
provide cardiovascular support, help regulate inflammatory responses, help support cell membrane integrity |
The WHFoods standard recommends 2.5 grams (g) of omega-3 fatty acids. The WHFoods Menu provides 4.54 g or182% of the daily recommendation. |
| Zinc |
facilitate immune function, promote skin health, support sensory functions including taste and appetite, support male reproduction health |
The WHFoods standard recommends 11 milligrams (mg) of zinc. The WHFoods Menu provides 13.15 mg or 119% of the daily recommendation. |
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