3.14.2009

Why do I need to supplement my diet?

I talk to a number of people that no not take a quality nutritional multivitamin supplement. Many believe that we can get all we need from our diet...not so true. Many doctors recommend a multivitamin-mineral supplement because of the nutritional gaps in our diets...less than 20% of us even eat the recommended daily allowance of fruits and veggies. Even if you do eat according to the food guidelines, the food is not the quality that it use to be so we are unable to fill these needs by food alone. In addition, not all supplements are created equal and may do more harm than good. Vitamins and minerals are vital to proper cell health...cells make tissues, tissues make up organs, and organs make up organ systems. SO, you can see why taking a quality supplement can reap many health benefits and be a health insurance on its own. See the below links for some interesting details. Happy Nutrition!

Vegetables Are Not as Good for You as They Use to Be

Trace Mineral Deficiencies

2.24.2009

Calendar

HERE is the link to my availability calendar! Let me know if you need assistance!

2.15.2009

Toxins in Breastmilk

This post is not to scare you from breastfeeding (please keep in mind that formula also has a number of toxins so DO NOT stop breastfeeding) but rather to increase your awareness on the extreme need to reduce chemicals and toxins in our environment. I being an avid breastfeeder found this very interesting and alarming! WOW! However, I firmly believe that the breast is best. It made me VERY happy that I do not use bleach and other highly toxic products in my home! Another reason to kick the chemicals out of your home! Bleach and other cleaners have dioxins that have been found in breastmilk and even umbilical cord blood. Why take chances on your health or the health of your love ones? Go GREEN not only for the environment globally but for your own household.

Toxins in Breastmilk-BabyCenter

Toxins in Breastmilk-Suite101

Environmental Concerns

It is more important than ever to use environmentally responsible products in our homes...we need to preserve things we rely on everyday (and take for granted) for future generations. Some may not think of products we use as harmful to us or the environment because they are sold on the supermarket or retail shelves...they can be so toxic even if we do not have direct contact with them. They are slowly poisioning us in our homes and the waste is damaging our environment and others.

A GREAT site from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)


1.28.2009

Resveratrol...SO cool!

I know how to get this supplement in the NATURAL form...please contact me!