Few of us are scientists with the appropriate equipment in our kitchens to identify whether a piece of fruit that we've bought in the corner store contains more nutrients than the one we buy in Whole Foods Market. It's often so easy to rely on supplements to fill gaps in our nutrient levels, but our bodies have an innate intelligence re what they need and often when we crave something it's for a good reason.
I'm not suggesting that we think of our meals as having some zinc, amino acids and omega oils on our plate, but it does make sense to understand the nutrient value of food, so that we can make sensible choices about how different foods affect our health. Many of us take probiotics regularly to improve our digestive health and so here's a quick reference sheet that you can put up on the fridge so that you can be sure to include a few of the items on your trip to the grocery store...
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Food as Medicine
Eating a balanced diet not only ensures we have the best variety of nutrients it's also cheaper than buying supplements. Read the advice of an All In London blogger who details the best way of getting health benefites from what you eat.
Published May 17, 2010