Nutrients

A Mineral that regulates muscle and nerve function, blood sugar levels and blood pressure.  Also required by the brain to deal with stress, anxiety and depression.  Maintains bone health and development.  It also benefits cardiovascular health, ADHD, diabetes, fibromyalgia (with malic acid), migraines, muscle cramps, menopause, constipation and replenishes depletions cause by the PILL & HRT.  It's required for Vit. D absorption and essential for older adults. More than 1/3 of Canadians don't get enough As a supplement, Chelates are better than salts and include: Aspartate, Glycinate & Taurate Salts include Chloride, Citrate & Sulphate Tablets and capsules allow for more accurate dosing & greater portability take with food, apart from other minerals, in any form preferred Dietary Sources: Aragula, Asparagus, Dandelion Greens & Fiddleheads [...]

Salt is an essential nutrient in every cell of our bodies It's required for maintenance of the body's water content, transfer of electrical signals for muscle contractions & nerve signals, for movement of other nutrients across cells and maintenance of proper blood pressure Salt is 40% sodium and 60% chloride so 5g (1 tsp) of salt actually contains 2g (2,300mg) of sodium The recommended daily intake for people 14 - 50 yrs old is 1,500 mg to 2,400 mg For 51 - 70 yrs old, it's 1,300 mg to 2,300 mg we get 80% of salt from processed foods and restaurants 1,000 mg or more sodium is found in many fast food hamburgers too much sodium causes high blood pressure lack of salt can cause [...]

These are disease-fighting compounds found in foods garlic strengthens the immune system

Love & take care of these little guys because THEY are the soldiers that make up your personal army against disease! Most people who suffer from gut-related ailments have neglected their intestinal armies through poor nutrition to the point that the little soldiers are outnumbered by the bad guys. They've fought a losing battle to the point of surrender... Probiotics are live bacteria that help your immune system: they surround & neutralize harmful pathogens they populate your intestinal tract to prevent pathogens from entering your bloodstream they communicate with your body to make substances that neutralize pathogens they also help with indigestion and bloating they decrease levels of anxiety, depression, stress hormones and also chronic fatigue syndrome Your gut bacteria will be negatively affected by [...]

When derived from vegetables, they increase oxygen delivery to muscles by improving blood flow.  High nitrate content is found in the Mediterranean diet, vegeterian diets, Japanese diets and the DASH diet (dietary approaches to stop hypertension) Leafy green veggies have a high nitrate content which converts to Nitrite (NO2) by bacterial enzymes in the mouth, then is reduced to Nitric Oxide (NO) in the stomach or blood. Nitric Oxide increases circulation, lowers blood pressure, enhances digestion, enhances libido, improves immune system and builds stronger bones consume beets 75 min. prior to exercise

Nutrition Table Here's an explanation to help you decipher the NUTRITION TABLE found on all packaged food.  Take note of the Serving Size first to establish all other measurements. It's divided into Macronutrients: Fats/Carbs/Proteins and also lists some major Micronutrients: Sodium/Calcium/Iron/Vitamin C & A CALORIES This indicates how much energy is being provided by the food you eat.  You need energy for physical acivity and all metabolic processes.  Only fat, carbohydrates, alcohol and protein can provide calories.  0 calories = less than 5 calories per serving Fat provides 9 calories per gram Carbohydrates provide 4 calories per gram Alochol provides 7 calories per gram Protein provides 4 calories per gram FAT Our cell membranes are mostly made up of fat and the brain is 60% [...]