| Vitamins are organic compounds that your body | | | | plenty of protein and iron, but no Vitamin C and |
| needs but cannot produce. Even though vitamins | | | | no carbs. Eating a wide variety of foods will |
| may be required in small amounts, they cannot be | | | | ensure you are getting the vitamins and minerals |
| synthesized by an organism and must be obtained | | | | your body needs. |
| through diet. They are essential for general overall | | | | Moderation is key. A healthy diet can include things |
| health, to avoid disease, and to keep the body | | | | like soda and chips if they are eaten in |
| working well and correctly. | | | | moderation. Simply balance out refined sugars and |
| The Mineral Story | | | | fats with nutritious foods at your next meal. |
| Minerals are also chemical compounds that are | | | | Natural Foods are Better |
| required by an organism. While the term "mineral' | | | | Natural foods are better choices. Whenever |
| is archaic, it is still commonly use to describe | | | | possible, eat whole, unprocessed foods. An apple |
| compounds that are necessary but are not | | | | is a better choice than a hot apple pie. A baked |
| carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen and oxygen. | | | | potato is better than potato chips. If your food is |
| Essential minerals are | | | | whole and doesn't contain a label from the FDA, it |
| - Calcium for muscle, heart and digestive system | | | | is a healthy choice. Most of the food you eat |
| health, builds bone, neutralizes acidity, supports | | | | should come from the edges of the super |
| synthesis and function of blood cells | | | | market. That is where you will find fresh fruits |
| - Chloride for production of hydrochloric acid in the | | | | and vegetables, unprocessed meats, poultry and |
| stomach Magnesium is needed to help build bones | | | | fish, dairy products and fresh baked bread from |
| - Phosphorous is also essential for building bones | | | | the bakery. Eating unprocessed food as much as |
| - Potassium and Sodium are systemic electrolytes | | | | possible eliminates many of the additives found in |
| The best way to get the vitamins and minerals | | | | processed foods. |
| your body requires each day is by eating a | | | | Another way to ensure that you are getting |
| variety of whole, natural foods such as fresh | | | | essential vitamins and minerals is to take a |
| fruits and vegetables. You also need a moderate | | | | supplement. Your body doesn't know if your |
| amount of protein and fat in your diet. | | | | vitamins and minerals come from food or from a |
| No Magic Foods | | | | supplement. Adding a vitamin supplement to your |
| It is best to remember there is no one magic | | | | diet will make absolutely certain that you are |
| food. Each food offers special nutrients that are | | | | getting all the nutrients your body need. Eniva |
| essential to good health. For example, an orange | | | | Vibe is a great way to get those nutrients in liquid |
| has Vitamin C and carbohydrates in the form of | | | | form that tastes great. |
| Fructose, but not protein or iron. Beef gives you | | | | |