Unfortunately…. most of us live busy lives and putting together and eating three completely balanced, nutritious meals a day takes too much of our time, energy and knowledge.

Many people think popping a multi-vitamin supplement to get their nutrients is just as good as what comes from real foods. They don’t realize that it is far better to get vitamins and minerals from natural foods and juices. Our bodies utilize the vitamins and minerals from real foods more efficiently.

Today most supplements on the market are difficult for our bodies to break down and use, making it difficult to get the full punch from the vitamins and minerals they contain. Conversely, by consuming your nutrition from a whole food source the body is able to process and utilize, and less likely for it to be wasted.

Most of the supplements available today are created from synthetic sources, they use fillers and binders to hold them together. Artificial Colors: FD&C Blue #2 Lake, or FD&C Red 40, etc. Synthetic Preservatives: benzoates (eg sodium benzoate), nitrites (eg sodium nitrite), sulphites (eg sulphur dioxide), sorbates (eg, potassium sorbate), etc. Additives: Dextrose, sucrose, starch, etc.

Some people find they are allergic to the dyes and fillers used in vitamin pills. Many studies have shown the food coloring and additives  have a direct connection with ADD ( attention deficient disorder).

In addition, sometimes the vitamin and mineral supplements can upset our stomachs, making taking them, not very likely.  In many cases, combining supplements can counteract their effectiveness and also produce an upset stomach. You’ve never heard of anyone getting indigestion from eating a fruit salad have you?

On the other hand, a variety of fruits and vegetables from whole food supplements enhance and aids in digestion.

So what can you do if eating properly doesn’t fit into your busy schedule?

One way to get  vegetables into your diet if you find it impossible to eat healthy is supplementing your diet with  whole food supplements. Made from a whole food source these are the answer to providing your body with digestive enzyme, probiotics and antioxidants in a easy to take capsule.

How are Whole-food suppplements made?

Whole food supplements are made by taking a nutrient-rich plant like broccoli, removing the water and fiber, making it a powder, then encapsulating it or pressing it into tablets. All the nutrients in the plant remain intact, including vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, enzymes and other nutrients, many of which are still unknown to research.

If you’re looking to lose weight, eating vegetables are vital to any weight loss plan.  Also, eating fruits and vegetables help hair, skin and teeth stay attractive and healthy.