Supplements

by Catherine
(Hamilton, Ontario, Canada)

I enjoyed the article. Much of it I already knew but I did pick up some good pointers.

I completely disagree with this statement. "It is impossible to get all the nutrients your body requires just from food. Accordingly, it is necessary to take supplements."

From my viewpoint, the earth provides the foods necessary to sustain life and enjoy excellent health. They have to be sourced out, prepared and eaten properly. Our society in North America has generally not been taught the proper way to great nutrition. Naturally, the advice from some is to take supplements. Read: spend my money on products that you endorse. It always comes down to money and that's just the way it is.

For me, I do not take any supplements. I am a 50 yr old female who takes no prescription (or recreational for that matter) drugs. I exercise regularly and prepare all my meals for consumption throughout the day. I do eat in restaurants several times a month but am choosy on my menu selections. I drink red wine a couple of times a week (a glass or two, used to do the whole bottle!) and beer with friends every once in a while. I never eat fast-food. I never buy pre-packaged products (I shop the perimeter of the grocery store!) and limit red meat and little or no potatoes (even though I love them). Grains and vegetables, lean meats along with some fruit and dairy make up the bulk of my diet. And I read, read, read up on nutrition. ie sugar and sodium awareness.

I recently completed a medical for my aviation license and when I called the doc for my
blood test results she said, 'whatever you're doing, keep doing it.’

This is my viewpoint on your point about daily supplements.

Thanks for reading.