Many people ask me about whether or not they should take supplements.
And, if they should, which ones are most effective for optimal health?
Recent research confirms that the right supplements can contribute to looking younger, feeling more vibrantl and helping support optimal health and quality of life.
And, if they should, which ones are most effective for optimal health?
Recent research confirms that the right supplements can contribute to looking younger, feeling more vibrantl and helping support optimal health and quality of life.
Our Food is Not What it Used to Be
Studies have shown that in the last 50 years there has been a significant decline in the amount of many nutrients in the fruits and vegetables we find at the grocery store.
For example, 50 years ago a woman could obtain 100% of her daily requirement of vitamin A from two peaches. Today, she would need to consume 53 peaches to get the same amount of vitamin A!
This decline is due to modern farming practices such as, soil depletion, green harvesting and genetic modifications.
For example, 50 years ago a woman could obtain 100% of her daily requirement of vitamin A from two peaches. Today, she would need to consume 53 peaches to get the same amount of vitamin A!
This decline is due to modern farming practices such as, soil depletion, green harvesting and genetic modifications.
Things Have Changed Since You Were A Child
When I was young the Canada Food Guide recommended 3-5 servings of fruits and vegetables per day.
Today, the guide recommends 8 – 10 servings.
This increase is due to the lack of nutrients in the fruits and vegetable and also the need for increased antioxidants to combat the toxins and oxidative stress we are facing in our modern world.
Most of the population is not consuming the recommended amounts of vitamins and minerals. It is very difficult to obtain adequate nutrition from the diet alone.
Today, the guide recommends 8 – 10 servings.
This increase is due to the lack of nutrients in the fruits and vegetable and also the need for increased antioxidants to combat the toxins and oxidative stress we are facing in our modern world.
Most of the population is not consuming the recommended amounts of vitamins and minerals. It is very difficult to obtain adequate nutrition from the diet alone.
Supplements are a simple way to help fill in the gap in our diet.
According to the Journal of the American Medical Association, “Most people do not consume an optimal amount of vitamins by diet alone [...] it appears prudent for all adults to take a vitamin supplement” June 19, 2002.
Today 150 million consumers in North America take a vitamin and mineral daily supplement but most don’t know the source or quality of the supplements they consume.
Did you know that in order to achieve standardized levels of vitamin and mineral ingredients there are two sources?
Today 150 million consumers in North America take a vitamin and mineral daily supplement but most don’t know the source or quality of the supplements they consume.
Did you know that in order to achieve standardized levels of vitamin and mineral ingredients there are two sources?
Vitamins and minerals are either Synthetically Produced or Plant-Sourced.
Synthetic vitamins are not from food.
These may be produced chemically in a lab and are derived from petroleum and coal tar.
Most minerals in supplements are mined from the ground or manufactured through chemical processes. Tests have shown that these minerals are not absorbed well.
These may be produced chemically in a lab and are derived from petroleum and coal tar.
Most minerals in supplements are mined from the ground or manufactured through chemical processes. Tests have shown that these minerals are not absorbed well.
Plant- Sourced Vitamins and Minerals are extracted from foods or plants or are cultured in yeast.
Plants use many processes to accumulate minerals from the soil, predigest them and bond them into a food matrix.
This makes the minerals from plants more soluble.
Plants use many processes to accumulate minerals from the soil, predigest them and bond them into a food matrix.
This makes the minerals from plants more soluble.
It is only natural to want the best for yourself and your family.
The best supplements are plant sourced vitamins and minerals with standardized and stabilized amounts so that you can be assured that every serving is providing what it says on the bottle.
If you want to make sure the supplements you are taking are plant sourced it is essential that you learn to read labels on supplements.
If you want to make sure the supplements you are taking are plant sourced it is essential that you learn to read labels on supplements.
Here is a Guide to Easily Identify Synthetics Ingredients In Supplement
Synthetic Vitamins may include:
Any vitamin ending in the following synthetic: acetate, hydrochloride, mononitrate, palmitate or succinate.
** A portion of this copy was sourced from material produced by Proevity Continuing Education Group. Label modi ed from: www.crnusa.org/pdfs/CRN_How_to_read_a_ds_label.pd
Plant sourced supplements will not contain these synthetic ingredients. You will not see these unpronounceable and unrecognizable names.
Rather, plant sourced supplements contain natural vitamins and minerals such as vitamin C from acerola fruit extract, magnesium from red algae and copper from mustard sprouts. They will tell you on the label what plant they are sourcing the vitamin or mineral from.
Rather, plant sourced supplements contain natural vitamins and minerals such as vitamin C from acerola fruit extract, magnesium from red algae and copper from mustard sprouts. They will tell you on the label what plant they are sourcing the vitamin or mineral from.
My motto stands for reading the labels not only on foods but on all supplements.
If I can’t read the label or understand the words on the label it goes back on the shelf.
Get the facts, become a label reader and an informed consumer and you will be more confident in your choices. Your body will thank you for it!
Get the facts, become a label reader and an informed consumer and you will be more confident in your choices. Your body will thank you for it!
Use the Simple Swap approach when choosing supplements - swap out synthetic supplements for whole food plant based products.
When my family made the swap from synthetic to real supplements we noticed the benefits very quickly. We experienced increased energy, better mental clarity, immune support, better health and vitality. Whole food supplements were one of the key components to helping me feel well and stay lean for life!
If you want to find out what supplements made the biggest difference for me and helped me to feel and look my best book your free coaching call. I will walk you through the simple steps that you can take to take back your health and get back to your ideal size!
If you want to find out what supplements made the biggest difference for me and helped me to feel and look my best book your free coaching call. I will walk you through the simple steps that you can take to take back your health and get back to your ideal size!
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