The Vitamins and Minerals Essential for Life

Obviously the most important thing
is to eat healthily and often, but unfortunately
most of the foods we buy,
are conventionally cultivated and preprocessed,
which of course affects the
food’s content of vitamins, minerals,
and trace elements.
I experience daily that many people
are confused about how they should
view the importance of consuming
vitamins and minerals.
The official “health authorities”
neglect the need for the right supplements
of vitamins. People often tell
me that when they ask for guidance
from their doctor about vitamins and
minerals, then they are often met with
the answer: “as long as you eat healthily,
then you will get enough from your
diet” … where does this information
come from? As far as I am aware, during
their studies, doctors are still not
taught much about the importance our
food and supplements have.
I personally feel, that there should
be more of an emphasis on the orientation
of how we can, with the right
nutrients, take care of ourselves in the
best possible way. Making sure that our
bodies, joy of life, and immune system
are kept in the best possible shape.
I am of the opinion that if we were
educated on the importance of the
right supplements, then we could
reduce and avoid much of the diseases.
The Diet
It is important that you take responsibility
for eating properly. By that I
mean that you should ensure that you
eat ecological and unprocessed foods
as much as possible, supplemented
with vitamins and minerals, so you
have the best possible immune system.
Even though you may have busy weekdays,
is it still possible to eat healthy. I
have personally gotten more and more
aware of the importance of my diet and
the right vitamins, minerals, and other
supplements. Even with my busy days,
I make a rough meal plan and do my
grocery shopping once a week, thereby
making sure that I have all the products
I need at the ready.
Avoid all sugary foods, they deteriorate
your immune system. I do,
however, love a good unheated honey.
I believe in the healing properties of
honey. As I have a bit of a sweet tooth,
you will often find a honey sandwich
in my meal plan. I have many different
kinds of honey in my cupboard.
Manuka honey with a high concentration,
has a special place in there, and
is often used if a sore throat or some
other infection is looming. If I have
gotten a cut that does not want to heal,
then I will place some Manuka honey
on a piece of gauze and apply it to the
wound. It has worked miracles for me,
as I was born with red hair and always
have had sensitive skin.
I am almost addicted to my food processor.
I make all my favorite raw salads
with it, in no time.
A raw food dish, which is one of my
favorites, is a combination of beets,
apples, carrots, onions, as well as leaves
from my kale plant, which I have in a
pot outside my door, if there are any
left. Voilà, then I have a wonderfully
tasting raw food dish, which is seasoned
with quality olive oil and fresh
pressed garlic.
The rest of the raw food can then be
used in an omelet the next day. It gives
both a wonderful taste and adds lots
of the wonderful colors from the raw
food.
Many seasoning herbs also contain
plenty of vitamins and minerals. Of
course, it is best if you grow your own
herbs, however, if that is not possible
then make sure you get them ecological.
Many good vegetables are also rich
on vitamins and minerals, for instance
many types of kale, but also potatoes,
eggplants, cucumbers, tomatoes, peas,
and beets are good. You could perhaps
consider making your own vitamin
drink. Your options are only limited
by your imagination. If you are lacking
inspiration, then there are many
recipes on the internet, just as there are
plenty of books filled with recipes of
vitamin rich drinks.