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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

Good plant food sources of thiamin are FORTIFIED CEREALS, BLACK BEANS, ACORN SQUASH, and BROWN RICE.. Thiamin (or thiamine) is one of the water-soluble B vitamins. It is also known as vitamin B1. Thiamin is naturally present in some foods, added to some food products, and available as a dietary supplement. This vitamin plays a critical role in energy metabolism and, therefore, in the growth, development, and function of cells. The recommended dietary allowance (RDA) for adult males the RDA is 1.2 mg daily. For adult females 18 years of age, the RDA is 1 mg daily. For adult females 19 years and older, the RDA is 1.1 mg daily.

Source: National Institutes of Health

FOODMG OF THIAMIN PER SERVINGPERCENT DV
Breakfast cereals, fortified with 100% of the DV for thiamin, 1 serving1.2100
Black beans, boiled, ½ cup0.433
Macaroni, whole wheat, cooked, 1 cup0.217
Acorn squash, cubed, baked, ½ cup0.217
Rice, brown, long grain, not enriched, cooked, ½ cup0.217
Rice, white, long grain, enriched, cooked, ½ cup0.18
Bread, whole wheat, 1 slice0.18
Orange juice, prepared from concentrate, 1 cup0.18
Sunflower seeds, toasted, 1 ounce0.18
Oatmeal, regular and quick, unenriched, cooked with water, ½ cup0.18
Corn, yellow, boiled, 1 medium ear0.18
Barley, pearled, cooked, 1 cup0.18
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

PEANUTS, AVOCADOS, BROWN RICE, MUSHROOMS, GREEN PEAS, WHOLE-WHEAT PRODUCTS, and WHITE POTATOES are good plant food sources of Vitamin B3 (niacin), a micronutrient that your body uses for proper metabolism, nervous system function and antioxidant protection. It’s an essential nutrient — meaning that you must obtain it from food, as your body cannot produce it on its own. Since niacin is water soluble, any surplus is excreted through your urine rather than stored in your body. Therefore, it’s important to regularly consume niacin-rich foods. The recommended dietary allowance (RDA) for this nutrient is 16 mg per day for men and 14 mg per day for women — enough to meet the needs of approximately 98% of adults.

plant food SourcemG of NIACIN%DV
2 tablespoons peanut butter4.325
1 large baked potato4.225
1 medium avocado3.521
1 cup cooked brown rice3.521
1 cup mushrooms2.515
1 cup green peas3.020
Recommended daily allowance for adults: 14-16 mg

Source: Healthline

Posted in RECIPES

Brown Rice

The secret of fluffy brown rice is rinse before cooking and boil uncovered for a full 30 minutes.

PREP 20 min
NEED large pot
TEMP medium
COOK 30 min
MAKES 3 cups

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 c BROWN RICE
  • 6 c WATER
  • SALT to taste
  • INSTRUCTIONS
    1. Rinse RICE under running water to remove excess starch
    2. Bring WATER to a boil
    3. Add RICE to boiling WATER
    4. Reduce temperature as needed to prevent overflow but maintain a steady boil. Boil uncovered for 30 minutes.
    5. Drain off remaining cooking water and return RICE to the pot
    6. Remove from heat and let rest for 10 minutes
    7. Fluff and season as desired