Mom Always Said, “Take your Multi-Vitamin!” - Healthy Eating Series | 8/05/2008
By Debra Mazda
Multivitamins
In a perfect healthy world, we would all get our vitamins and minerals from our well-balanced diets. Unfortunately, reality is that the average person does not consume the daily-recommended vitamins and minerals necessary for optimal health. Additionally, the average American is overloaded with man-made processed foods that are stripped of nutritional value. Therefore, one must replenish these vitamins and minerals in order for the body to function and be healthy. There are two ways to combat this problem. First, one can load the refrigerator with healthy foods that contain the recommended daily value of each food group. Or, one can take supplemental multi-vitamins in order to get the necessary vitamins and minerals.
Now, taking a multi-vitamin does not replace healthy eating, it simply supplements vitamins that we would otherwise get from our food. Choosing a multi-vitamin depends on a person’s individual needs. This means that you shouldn’t automatically take the multi-vitamin that your friend or co-worker may be taking. We all have different needs. Some people are extremely physically active or anemic—therefore, they should choose a multi-vitamin that supplies the necessary compliments for their bodies. Also, women, men, and those of all ages have certain needs as well. Stay tuned for the best multi-vitamins list that will be posted soon.

















