Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Get Nutrients from Food, Not Supplements

Call it the pill paradox: while a mountain of evidence demonstrates the health benefits of fruit and vegetable consumption, nutrients taken as supplements are not as effective as the synergy of multiple nutrients working together within whole foods. Supplementation and hyper-fortification also make it easy to vastly exceed daily nutrient requirements, which in some cases can lead to toxicity and even liver damage. Fortunately, Mother Nature provides all the nutrients you need in far more appetizing packages.


Superfoods

BRAIN: blueberries, strawberries, spinach
HEART: watermelon, bananas, blackberries, raspberries
JOINTS: cherries, pineapple
IMMUNITY: mango, romaine lettuce, plums, tangerines
EYES: spinach, carrots, chicory greens, sweet potato
SKIN: red bell peppers, collard greens, papaya
BONES: arugula, broccoli, brussels sprouts
ANTIOXIDANT: broccoli sprouts, artichokes, cranberries

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