Tuesday 18 November 2008

Supplements: Necessary, or Redundant?

Every day we are exposed to a plethora of harmful toxins in our food, water and the air we breathe.

In addition to reducing our exposure, we can use supplements to help eliminate toxins and reduce damage from the excess free radicals that result from this toxic overload.

Many causes of death and disease are largely preventable with healthier diet and lifestyle choices. Information is readily available highlighting what constitutes a healthy diet.

However, when we look closely at the average supermarket trolley, it's no secret that many people are falling well short of these guidelines. Refined and processed foods, laden with "empty" calories, harmful fats, sugar and salt are the order of the day. Are we really leading labels ... and if so, do we understand their implications? Also, just how nutritious are those pristine, perfectly shaped, tasteless fruit and vegetables?

If price is really the reason why so few people choose organic options, then why does the liquor aisle dwarf the organic food section?

We can bury our heads in the sand for only so long. Our kids deserve better ... and so do we. Get informed and learn more about how you can protect yourself and your family.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

I couldn't agree with you more, Don. It makes me sick seeing pesticide-coated vegetables arranged to look fresh and healthy. I think people just look for the easiest way to be healthier, especially if it means less work - like Kellogs cereal boxes advertising their "7 whole grains per serving" (or whatever it is) campaign.

-Torin

Anonymous said...

Hi Torin ... thanks for your comment. Do you know that in the UK bananas are not available for sale if they are considered to have an excessive curvature! And how on earth can magarine be considered a health food? The list of crazy anomolies goes on ...