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B Vitamins

What for? Protecting against both heart disease and colon cancer.

There are three major types of B vitamins that you should be trying to include in your diet. While it may be easier for some to include B vitamin rich food in your diet, those who don't always eat healthy can opt for pills.

Folate

Where to get it: Fortified grains, beans
How much: 400 micrograms per day

B6

Where to get it: Fortified grains, potatoes, beans
How much: 1.5 milligrams per day

B12

Where to get it: Clams, beef, fortified grains
How much: 6 micrograms per day