Supplements Make Sense

Gone for many of us are the days of a backyard garden from which we create salads and enjoy fresh veggies.  Today most of our produce comes from a box that has traveled hundreds (if not thousands) of miles.  A food will begin to lose nutrient value the minute it is picked.  By the time you buy it, prepare it and eat it, you can be sure that it's nutritional value is far diminished.

We are told that fresh fruits and vegetables are allies in maintaining our health.
I am telling you that this is true!

But most of the produce at the supermarket is sprayed with chemicals to improve the appearance.  Some grocery produce has been irradiated in order to kill bacteria which prolongs shelf life.  Friend or foe?  A love hate relationship? In this era of processed groceries, our food sources are less vital, less nutrient dense, and less fresh. 


The reality is that most of us have little time to spare, so the food at the  grocery store may be our best option.  So, let's be honest:
          1. Grocery produce is better than no produce
          2. Grocery produce is not as nutritious as fresh produce from a  local garden

This is where supplements make sense.  Unless you have time to grow fresh veggies in the summer, and freeze, dry or can the extra, then you will not get the natural nutrition you need.  Our health depends on cellular health; cells build tissues, tissues build organs, organs build systems (that's you and me). Inadequate nutrition will impact us first on the cellular level.

 There have been many research studies linking improper nutritional intake to health disorders.

• A diet high in red meat can contribute to the development of colon cancer.
• A diet high in refined sugars and fat can contribute to the development of diabetes

And many other research studies linking nutrition with staving off disease.

• A diet high in fruits and vegetables can reduce your risk of colon cancer
• A diet high in fiber and fish can reduce your risk of diabetes, high blood pressure and stoke

Where do we start?
Is a multivitamin enough? No.  
Did you know that you only absorb a fraction of the actual nutrients?  Commercial multivitamins are cheap band-aids that use inferior materials.  For example, a multi might contain calcium in the form of calcium carbonate.  This is also what chalk is made of - and guess what? - your body can't get much calcium out of it!  But if you take calcium citrate with Vit D, then you will get 3 times the benefit!  You are far better off targeting the essentials and getting them in a high quality product.


These are my Fab Five Favorites
1) B-Vitamins

2) Antioxidants ACES
3) DHA
4) Magnesium
5) Calcium citrate with Vit D

• B-vitamins are needed for energy pathways
• Antioxidants protect cell membranes
• DHA is needed for brain function, hormonal balance, and keeps cell membranes flexible. Flexible healthy cells are better at everything. Cells build tissues, tissues build organs, and organs build system - creating a beautiful human being!
• Magnesium is needed for heart function, and is required in over 200 enzyme pathways which regulate cellular function to proper digestion
• Calcium is needed for strong bones and muscle contraction

When we can't get fresh foods, then we will be challenged to stay healthy.  Supplements can bridge this gap. I know that I feel a difference when I take mine.

Here's to balance, health and good nutrition!

~Rose