Supplementing Naturally
Posted on 15 August 2008
Most people think of pills, when they think of nutrient supplements. However, many people find pills hard to swallow (not only due to their size but due to what is in them or what they are made from). There is an easier way to supplement (add something to make it complete) your diet other than just taking pills. If you have a problem with taking pills, you can actually get adequate nutrition by supplementing your diet with a variety of foods referred to by many as “super foods”. These “super foods” contain more nutritional value than most other foods which allows you to get maximum nutrition with minimal intake.
Here is a list of some of the more common and easily accessible “super foods” you may even find in your own garden:
- Blueberries - Rich in Manganese, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids
- Goji Berries - Rich in Vitamin C, Iron
- Acai Berry - Rich in Calcium, Vitamin A
- Avocados - Rich in potassium, Vitamin C, Folate, Pantothenic Acid, Choline, Vitamin K, Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids
- Walnuts - Rich in Thiamin, Vitamin B6, Folate, Iron, Zinc, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids
- Tomatoes - Rich in Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Omega 6 fatty acids
- Spinach - Rich in Vitamin A, Vitamin K
- Oranges - Rich in Vitamin C
- Broccoli - Rich in Vitamin C, Vitamin K,
- Flax Seed - Rich in Thiamin, Niacin, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Folate, Potassium, Manganese, Selenium, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Zinc
- Soy Beans - Rich in Vitamin A, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, Folate, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium, Zinc, Manganese, Selenium, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids
- Papaya - Rich in Vitamin C, Vitamin A,
- Watercress - Rich in Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K
- Raspberries - Rich in Vitamin C. Manganese, Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids