Have You Taken Your Vitamins Today?

As we get older our bodies are constantly changing, adjusting to our diets, medications and daily stress.  I remember as a child my mother making breakfast.  It always included vitamins.  Not understanding the value of vitamins, I simply did what I was told.  It wasn't until I was older and living on my own did taking supplements and vitamins become a choice.

My background does not include being a Nutritionist.  So my diet consisted of processed and takeout foods, Coca-Cola, pizza, pasta, cheese with very little fruits and vegetables.  I didn't take any daily vitamins, thinking the food being consumed had everything I needed.  This certainly is not the case. 

What I have learned this past year is it isn't about what you eat but how you add nutritional value to your diet.  Think of your body as an engine.  It requires fuel, good fuel.  Each item eaten has the usual carbohydrate, protein and fat values, all necessary to keep your engine running.  But, you also need to have vitamins, each one helping the body in some manner regulate as one efficient component. 

Once a vitamin becomes deficient (such as Vitamin D or Calcium) it may compromise the absorption process for strong healthy bones.  Everyone should consider this after age 40 when osteoporosis can set in.  It may also have a domino effect to other organs.  I have been taking a daily women's pack that has a vitamin, calcium magnesium tablet, anti-oxidant and a biotin supplement.  The daily pack comes prepackaged so I do not have to think about which ones I need to take.

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Having changed my diet from the above to eating healthier choices, more fruit to replace the carbohydrate cravings and a few vegetables, I notice the difference.  Still having trouble with vegetables because I am single living alone and do not like the looks of them.  I don't know why, just do.

Now this was meant to tickle you in some way in regards to your diet and supplements.  There are a lot of good companies providing vitamins in liquid and tablet forms to accommodate everyones needs.  I also recommend taking your vitamins and supplements with a meal or after eating.  It will help absorb more of the nutrients.

I have been with several network marketing companies and take Amway's NutriLite Women's Daily Pack of vitamins.  My bloodwork report shows my nutrient or vitamin levels are well within their range during my recovery process.

So ... Have you taken your vitamins today?  Make the adjustment from eating poorly to eating well and supplement with vitamins to ensure your engine is running properly.  Don't wait until your body becomes sick like I did.

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Disclaimer:  I am not a medical professional and any information contained here is an opinion.  Seek advice from a professional.