Whether you are trying to lose weight or live an active healthy life style, nutrition and exercise are vital to your health. We have become as a whole in the western culture, a couch potato, slow moving, over weight and flaccid society. Of course there will always be that smaller percentage of people who get it right and remain fit and healthy. But those that do, make a conscious effort at it with diet and exercise. Well done if you are in that category!
The five most glaring deficiencies are:* potassium;* vitamin E;* magnesium;* vitamin A;* fiber.For example, 99 percent of women and 90 percent of men fail to get adequate potassium, a shortfall that may contribute to alarming rates of high blood pressure. Half of Americans fall short on fiber - a key macronutrient that helps control cholesterol. The accompanying chart shows where we fall short, why we need these nutrients and where to get them. Other neglected nutrients include:
Is all lost for us in this day and age? Absolutely not!!! We are perfectly capable of reversing this trend, but it does require a) your dedication and b) follow through. This can be done no matter what your weight and activity level. Make your first step the decision to become healthy and fit. Once you have firmly made that decision you are on your way. Now take the time to evaluate your lifestyle and really look at it. Be honest with yourself about your eating habits and activity level. Changing your diet to eating healthy whole foods is a good way to start. It'll not only help you lose weight and help you feel better, but it will enhance your quality of life. You'll have more energy and life just feels better when you are healthy.
* Calcium: Half of women and 40 percent of men are deficient. Top plant sources of calcium include soybeans, kale and arugula. * Zinc: One-third of people over 70 years old do not get enough zinc. Sources include oysters, beans, oats and green peas.* Calcium: Half of women and 40 percent of men are deficient. Top plant sources of calcium include soybeans, kale and arugula. * Zinc: One-third of people over 70 years old do not get enough zinc. Sources include oysters, beans, oats and green peas.
* Vitamin B-6: Almost one-third of adult women do not get enough. Good sources include potatoes, bananas, red bell peppers and broccoli.
* Phosphorus: Forty percent of young women (ages 9 to 18) do not get adequate phosphorus. Top sources include lentils, sardines, salmon and portobello mushrooms. Jennifer Grossman is the director of the Dole Nutrition Institute. - NU
The five most glaring deficiencies are:* potassium;* vitamin E;* magnesium;* vitamin A;* fiber.For example, 99 percent of women and 90 percent of men fail to get adequate potassium, a shortfall that may contribute to alarming rates of high blood pressure. Half of Americans fall short on fiber - a key macronutrient that helps control cholesterol. The accompanying chart shows where we fall short, why we need these nutrients and where to get them. Other neglected nutrients include:
Is all lost for us in this day and age? Absolutely not!!! We are perfectly capable of reversing this trend, but it does require a) your dedication and b) follow through. This can be done no matter what your weight and activity level. Make your first step the decision to become healthy and fit. Once you have firmly made that decision you are on your way. Now take the time to evaluate your lifestyle and really look at it. Be honest with yourself about your eating habits and activity level. Changing your diet to eating healthy whole foods is a good way to start. It'll not only help you lose weight and help you feel better, but it will enhance your quality of life. You'll have more energy and life just feels better when you are healthy.
* Calcium: Half of women and 40 percent of men are deficient. Top plant sources of calcium include soybeans, kale and arugula. * Zinc: One-third of people over 70 years old do not get enough zinc. Sources include oysters, beans, oats and green peas.* Calcium: Half of women and 40 percent of men are deficient. Top plant sources of calcium include soybeans, kale and arugula. * Zinc: One-third of people over 70 years old do not get enough zinc. Sources include oysters, beans, oats and green peas.
* Vitamin B-6: Almost one-third of adult women do not get enough. Good sources include potatoes, bananas, red bell peppers and broccoli.
* Phosphorus: Forty percent of young women (ages 9 to 18) do not get adequate phosphorus. Top sources include lentils, sardines, salmon and portobello mushrooms. Jennifer Grossman is the director of the Dole Nutrition Institute. - NU
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