This is not a diet. It involves eating only nutritious food, such as real food. Yes, “real food” is the key. Food that comes from the Earth, and has not been processed and manufactured in ways that are not natural to the human body, is what you need to include in your diet every day.
If you have slight issues with your digestion, the first thing your doctor or nutritionist will recommend is a cleansing and detox diet. This should be simple enough for everyone, but who has tried to eat right only to reap the consequences, can you believe it?
Let us go into detail about what will happen if you fail to follow this simple and very basic guide.
Your body will begin to detoxify itself. Aspartame, sugars, artificial sweeteners, and hydrogenated oils will all begin to breakdown and separate from your body.
Free radicals, molecules, and chemicals will begin to damage your cells. Insufficient intake of antioxidants, such as Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and Vitamin E, will allow these free radicals to accumulate in your body.
Your immune system will be compromised. Beta-carotene will assist in damaging protective chemicals and genomically you are deficient in this vitamin. Ascorbic acid assist with the absorption of Vitamin E, various antioxidants, and the production of Vitamin A.
You will become more susceptible to colds, influenza, and cardiovascular disease.
Vitamin D will allow your body to begin the process of healing. When the body has enough Vitamin D, it will start to repair cranberries, oranges, and other fruit your consume that are classified as being in the low-medium range of Vitamin D.
You will not be able to focus, sleep well, or enjoy life anymore.
Not only this, but you will be left with the feeling that you always have aches and pains under your skin, and a dull sensation to most of your vague tan or metallic skin.
To put it into perspective, this deficiency will cause you to lose a minimum of 10 to 15 minutes per day, and in some cases as much as double this amount.
The sad part is that vitamin D deficiency is so prevalent today, that 30% of kids and teens face this deficiency.
The first way to go is to make sure you’re getting the sun exposure your body requires. As humans we are designed to absorb as much energy from the sun as is when it hits our outer layer (skin). There are dangers in sitting inside or staying inside your house all day with no exposure.
So, some form of safe, constant exposure is important. It may be taking a brisk walk around your neighborhood on a sunny day will work, but during the winter it may be more beneficial to spend a little more time outside.
Aside from simple sun exposure, your body needs other sources of Vitamin D. Unfortunately Vitamin D that comes from the sun is not always available to the body. Nutritional supplementation is the best way to make sure your are getting enough.
The strength of each vitamin is measured by a biological value called unit cellentials, this is a fancy way of describing what is left behind from each vitamin after it has been absorbed. The smaller the number the better, higher up the better the better, etc., etc. Up to 2,000 units cellentials is the upper limit and most supplements contain between 500-800 units.
These supplements may be created from food or if necessary, by amanufacturing company, however there is a large variance in the quality.
One of the other concerns with vitamin D supplement is how much should you really be taking? Well of course you will also be influenced by your general health as well.
If you notice a lot of chronic fatigue, illness, allergies, or any number of other things it might be a good idea to take a vitamin D supplement. This is a basic recommendation, but again you will want to make sure you pick the right supplement.
In addition to the general guidelines given above, there are a few other recommendations. The label should include the dates when the supplement was made. Typically the fresher the better. Also include the amount of vitamin D2 in the supplement. Generally 2,000 units is sufficient for most people. If you are uncertain, it is a good idea to consult with your doctor or a naturopathic doctor.
The last thing to keep in mind is if you aren’t eating a lot of foods that contain vitamin D. I realize that this can sometimes be difficult, but there are some excellent sources of vitamin D in mackerel, salmon and sardines.
So in summary, you should be taking a vitamin D supplement if you aren’t.
Enjoy a boost of vitamin D with alife long life!
About The Author
Helena Eater
How much does the quality of food really matter? If you eat food that tastes good, your life will be better. If you eat food that tastes bad, your life will be worse. The difference between good and evil is partly subjective: what tastes good to me might taste bad to you. The difference is also partly objective: what restaurants I think serve good food might serve lousy food to you. But if we stick to objective measures — measures such as how much weight people gain or lose — we can cut through some of the subjectivity.
