The body is a complex mechanism that is designed to be a self healing entity. However in order for it to operate efficiently it is vital that we provide it with all the nutrients required for optimal health. Many acute recurrent or chronic diseases can be caused by what has been termed type B malnutrition, defined as a shortage of one or more micro-nutrients.
Type B malnutrition can often be due to poor dietary habits, but it can also be due to the poor nutritional status of many of the foods we consume at the present time. A large number of foods lack minerals and trace elements, mainly due to the way we produce, farm and transport them. Eat food in season is no longer fashionable. We expect all fresh fruit and vegetables to be available all year round. This may be our preference but it comes at a nutritional cost to the consumer.
One way to ensure that we compensate for the poor nutritional value of our food is to take appropriate nutritional supplements. By doing this we are giving our bodies the best support and the best opportunity to deal with any underlying deficiencies that may be contributing to our overall health.
In order to ensure that the nutritional supplements you take are appropriate for your needs it is advisable to consult with a qualified nutritionist. Too many people take supplements that their bodies don’t need or take poor quality nutritional supplements that are simply a complete waste of money.
However it is also worth bearing in mind that growing your own organic vegetables will provide your body with natural vitamins and will help you to make sure that the foods you are eating are in season and not being flown into your country from foreign shores.
You will undoubtedly encourage your body to heal itself and remain disease free if you eat home grown organic fruit and vegetables and take nutritional supplements appropriate to your individual needs
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