Vitamin K
Do you know that just eating 1 small bowl of edamame (115g) a day fully covers your daily vitamin K need (based on adult's need)?
Recommended daily intake: 120mg
- 2mcg (0-6 months old)
- 2.5mcg (7-12 months old)
- 30mcg (1-3 years old)
- 55mcg (4-8 years old)
- 60mcg (9-13 years old)
- 75mcg (14-18 years old)
- 90mcg for women (19 years & above)
- 120mcg for women (19 years & above)
- 90mcg for pregnant women
- 90mcg for breast-feeding women
Helps blood clot. May play a role in treating osteoporosis and Alzheimer's and help protect against cancer and heart disease.
References:
http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/vegetables-and-vegetable-products/2356/2
https://www.healthaliciousness.com/articles/food-sources-of-vitamin-k.php
