Answers About Super Supplements
These days everyone has some type of ailment and they're looking for super supplements to make them healthy so they can feel better.
While there are many types of super supplements out on the market today, how do you make healthy choices in knowing which ones you really need?
In my natural health classes that I am taking, Steven Horne, AHG suggested that almost everyone needs 7 basic supplements. This is due to the deficiency of nutrients in our food, our lifestyle and the environment of toxins that we are surrounded by.
The Basic 7
Basic Supplement A daily vitamin and mineral supplement or whole superfood supplement to provide our basic
nutrition.
Enzymes
Most people eat a diet of cooked and processed food so we need to supplement with enzymes to help us get the nutrients out of the foods and
supplements
we are taking.
Probiotics
Probiotics increase our immunity and intestinal health by replacing the good bacteria that is detroyed by antibiotics, tap water (which usually contains chlorine) and other medications.
Essential Fatty Acids
Most of us are eating the wrong kind of fats. This makes us crave fats because our body needs these essential fatty acids to function.
Antioxidants
Rich sources of antioxidants can be found in fresh fruits and vegetables but most of us are not consuming enough to protect our body from free radical damage.
Minerals
Not your daily one-a-day vitamin contains macro-minerals like calcium and iron. But most people are seriously deficient in the trace minerals like zinc, copper, vanadium chromium, etc. Poor agricultural practices have depleted our soils of necessary minerals.
Fiber
Most of us don't get enough fiber which leads to poor bowel health. Fiber protects us from toxins and lowers our cholesterol and blood sugar.
Do You Need Super Supplements?
Steven Horne, an expert in natural health, put together this questionnaire to help us determine if we need basic supplementation. Simply answer the questions below, keeping track of your points.
How often do you eat at fast food restaurants?
1 time or less per week (15 points)
2-3 times per week (10 points)
4-6 times per week (5 points)
Every day (0 points)
What kind of bread do you usually eat?
White (0 points)
Whole grain (5 points)
How often do you eat a home-cooked meal that is not composed primarily of canned, frozen or pre-packaged food?
Every day (15 points)
3 or more times each week (10 points)
1-2 times per week (5 points)
Less than once a week (0 points)
How many servings of fresh, frozen or dried fruits and vegetables do you usually eat each day? (Canned foods don't count!)
7 or more (20 points)
5-6 times per week (15 points)
3-4 times per week (10 points)
1-2 times per week (5 points)
Less than 1 (0 points)
Do you purchase organically or locally-grown food whenever possible?
Yes (10 points)
No (0 points)
Total your points and get your score.
If you scored 45 points or more, you're doing great!
If you scored less than 45 points, you probably need a superfood supplement.
If you scored less than 25, you definitely need a superfood supplement.
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