Are you tired of taking a handful of supplement pills 2-3 times a day to get your vitamins and minerals in your diet? Are you wondering if you might be taking too much of one or more vitamins? Most of us have trouble assimilating vitamins and minerals in a pill form, and taking too much of a vitamin by itself can be dangerous in some instances. Here are 3 ways to get your vitamins and minerals through food and herbs in ways that your body can assimilate and in a natural form your body will recognize.
o Greens-Collard greens, kale, Swiss chard, turnip greens, mustard greens and spinach are all greens that are super foods when it comes to vitamins and minerals. You will especially need these if you have bone loss or are looking to prevent or reverse it. Greens are excellent for smokers and those who have quit smoking to help heal the lungs. Greens are nutrient dense and should be eaten just about every day.
o Herbal infusions-Oatstraw, nettle, rosemary, sage, peppermint, raspberry leaf infusions are like a tea, but steeped longer to pull out all the rich minerals in the herbs. They are made by pouring boiling water over 1 oz. of the herb and steeping covered overnight. Oatstraw, nettle and raspberry are excellent for bone health and overall building of the immune system. All are rich in minerals that we need.
o Herbal vinegars-Looking for something to splash on those greens? Tasty herbal vinegars are infused over 6 weeks to pull out all the minerals and vitamins in those herbs. You will get the same amount of calcium from a tablespoon of vinegar that you get in a glass of milk. Combined with the greens and you are getting loads of calcium, magnesium and phosphorus that your body can use.
Take these 3 foods daily and you won’t need to take those hard to assimilate pills. These are natural foods that have been around for thousands of years and your body will easily absorb the super nutrients it needs.
?2009 Shanna Ohmes
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