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y Nancy Adler, Nutrition Editor of The Boardwalk Journal<br />
health<br />
Vitamins: An Investment for Every Body<br />
For most healthy Americans under the age of 50 it may be possible to meet<br />
necessary nutrient needs through diet alone. Consumption of a wide variety<br />
of colorful, nutritious foods is the best way to maintain health and prevent<br />
chronic disease. With that being said, it is important to note that most<br />
Americans do not meet the recommended amount of nutrients in their diet.<br />
Through increased intake of fruits and vegetables, low fat dairy products,<br />
whole grains, and fortified foods, Americans can help ensure the quality of<br />
their diet so they’re more likely to meet nutritional needs.<br />
Unfortunately, many Americans don’t consume sufficient amounts of nutrients<br />
through diet alone, since they are easily lost through food processing.<br />
Approximately 75% of American adults don’t get enough magnesium in their<br />
diet, which is a crucial mineral for blood pressure regulation, among other<br />
functions, the top sources of which are spinach, potatoes, nuts and oats.<br />
Vitamin D deficiency is rampant. Most clients I see in my practice are deficient<br />
in this most important vitamin. Part of the problem, I think, is that today’s<br />
recommendations are made<br />
solely on vitamin D’s role in bone<br />
Nancy Adler is a certified nutritionist<br />
health, while research never specializing in nutrition and weight control.<br />
takes into consideration the She is the owner of Nancy Adler Nutrition<br />
multitude of functions for which where she counsels her clients on a oneon-one<br />
weekly basis helping them to make<br />
vitamin D is necessary. I suggest,<br />
even urge my clients to take permanent healthier lifestyle changes.<br />
2,000 international units each She currently holds three of the highest<br />
day. And to have their physician<br />
accredited certifications in the field of<br />
nutrition and fitness. Nancy lectures<br />
check that through blood work.<br />
in schools, businesses and civic groups<br />
Vitamin D, A, E and K are fat where she helps to spread the importance<br />
soluble vitamins so they are of healthy living through nutrition. Area<br />
stored in the liver and fatty<br />
tissues. So it’s a good idea to be<br />
sure your levels are in check before beginning a vitamin regimen.<br />
The body needs a minimum amount of vitamins and minerals each day to<br />
remain healthy and function properly. A balanced diet normally implies<br />
a sufficient diet. Of course, that is if you eat a balanced diet every day.<br />
Unfortunately, the results of an insufficient diet—a deficiency in vitamins<br />
and minerals—don’t often appear until problems are already in a relatively<br />
advanced level. For instance, people who do not have enough of the<br />
vitamins A, B1, and B2 suffer from recurring tiredness, mental or emotional<br />
disturbances, loss of appetite and chapped lips, among others.<br />
The common causes of vitamin deficiencies include poor eating habits,<br />
alcoholism, emotional stress, improper absorption of vitamins and minerals,<br />
the intake of medicines that interfere with the absorption of vitamins, and lack<br />
of exposure to sunlight. If you constantly feel sluggish and suffer from chronic<br />
health related inconveniences, you might be short of the vitamins your body<br />
needs to function properly. However, also keep in mind not to overdo it, as an<br />
excess of vitamins can also be harmful. Do you still need vitamins even if you<br />
maintain a healthy diet? The answer is yes.<br />
not all products available cater to what your body requires. There are some<br />
supplements that still lack what you need.<br />
The key components you must look for in a supplement are vitamins B6,<br />
B12, D, E and folic acid. Aside from being dietary supplements, these so<br />
called B vitamins have been known to combat certain types of cancer and<br />
heart ailments. While there remains no hard-lined link between cancer and<br />
daily intake of B vitamins, their preventative powers have helped raise the<br />
importance of daily doses of vitamins and minerals to our system.<br />
Vitamin A helps repair growth of body tissues, helps to maintain smooth,<br />
disease free skin.<br />
B6 Vitamins are the building blocks of protein, promoting healthy skin, aiding<br />
in the production of antibodies and helping maintain proper balance of<br />
phosphorous and sodium. Got leg cramps? B6 reduces muscle spasms and leg<br />
cramps.<br />
physicians consult with and refer Nancy<br />
to their patients to help them to possibly<br />
eliminate medications and naturally<br />
achieve a healthier lifestyle. You may listen<br />
to Nancy every Tuesday mornings on WOND<br />
1400 AM on Barbara Altman’s “Front Porch”<br />
and on Ed Hitzel’s “Table for One”. Nancy<br />
may also be seen on NBC TV 40 “Better<br />
Living with Adrienne.” Visit Nancy’s website<br />
at www.nancyadlernutrition.com or call her<br />
for an appointment at 609-653-4900.<br />
Vitamin B12 prevents anemia,<br />
increases energy, promotes<br />
growth in children and maintains<br />
a healthy nervous system.<br />
Biotin aids in the utilization of<br />
folic acid, Vitamin B12, protein<br />
and Pantothenic acid<br />
Folic acid is essential for the<br />
formation of red blood cells and<br />
aids in the metabolism of amino<br />
acids.<br />
Vitamin E retards cellular aging,<br />
alleviates fatigue by supplying oxygen, prevents and dissolves blood clots and<br />
aids in bringing nourishment to the cells.<br />
Keep in mind—and this is so important—that vitamins cannot be assimilated<br />
without food. They must be taken with food as they need food to absorb<br />
properly. And you know that cup of coffee you’re washing them down with?<br />
You’re actually voiding all the benefits of the vitamin and minerals as coffee<br />
stops the absorption process.<br />
Natural vitamins are those organic food substances which are found only<br />
in plants and animals. The body is not able to synthesize or manufacture<br />
vitamins on its own. Because of this, they must be supplied either directly in<br />
the diet, or by way of dietary supplements. Vitamins are vital if our body is<br />
to function normally. They are absolutely necessary for our growth, general<br />
well-being and vitality. Sure it’s costly, but when we think about it, vitamins are<br />
probably the cheapest type of insurance readily available in the market right<br />
now. Who are we to say no?<br />
Most people take vitamins to avoid common deficiency-related diseases, but<br />
NaNcy adler NutritioN<br />
It’s not a Diet. It’s a Lifestyle.<br />
www.nancyadlernutrition.com<br />
401 New Road, Suite 103 • Linwood , NJ 08221<br />
For an appointment, please call (609) 653-4900<br />
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