Well, here at Sprouts, we like to call it Supplements ‌ Simplified! Some say that eating a proper diet is all you need to get the recommended vitamins, minerals and nutrients for optimal health. The fact is that we o en miss our nutritional mark by consuming suboptimal foods that lack many key nutrients. To help bridge the nutritional gap where eating falls short, the Sprouts team has put together this Healthy Living Resource guide, featuring one of the “Essential 4â€? categories everyone should incorporate into their lives.
(Of course, there can be too much of a good thing so check with your doctor before taking supplements.)
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Vitamins are organic nutrients required by the body for growth, repair, normal metabolism and optimal health, but few of us get the right ones at the right levels. That’s because no single food contains all the vitamins and minerals the body requires; moreover, the combination of eating on the run, high levels of stress and consumption of highly processed foods can lead to nutrient deficiencies. The elderly, adolescents, pregnant and lactating women and vegetarians are especially at risk. Multivitamins provide essential vitamins and minerals needed to maintain optimum health. They can help support energy and well-being, contribute to the maintenance of a healthy heart and improve proper immune and brain function.* *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. They are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Please consult with your physician or other healthcare professional for personalized care.
AMOUNT NEEDED TO EQUAL 1 MULTIVITAMIN
NUTRIENT
DOSAGE
FOOD
Vitamin A (Beta Carotene)
7,500 IU
Broccoli
13 crowns
Vitamin C
120mg
Clementine Oranges
3
Vitamin D3
1,000 IU
Eggs
28
Vitamin E
100 IU
Fresh, Bunched Spinach
50
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
22mg
Crimini Mushrooms
220
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
22mg
Milk
115 cups or 7 gallons
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
30mg
Bluefin Tuna
2 servings (113g)
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
30mg
Cloves of Garlic
96
Folate (Folic Acid)
400mcg
Black Beans
2.5 cups
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin)
100mcg
Sardines
21
Calcium
20mg
Cheddar Cheese
.25 ounces
Iron
9mg
Oysters
9
Magnesium
20mg
Red Bell Pepper
2
Zinc
15mg
Dark Chocolate
5 1-ounce pieces
Vitamins are organic nutrients required by the body for growth, repair, normal metabolism and optimal health, but few of us get the right ones at the right levels. That’s because no single food contains all the vitamins and minerals the body requires; moreover, the combination of eating on the run, high levels of stress and consumption of highly processed foods can lead to nutrient deficiencies. The elderly, adolescents, pregnant and lactating women and vegetarians are especially at risk. Multivitamins provide essential vitamins and minerals needed to maintain optimum health. They can help support energy and well-being, contribute to the maintenance of a healthy heart and improve proper immune and brain function.* *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. They are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Please consult with your physician or other healthcare professional for personalized care.
AMOUNT NEEDED TO EQUAL 1 MULTIVITAMIN
NUTRIENT
DOSAGE
FOOD
Vitamin A (Beta Carotene)
7,500 IU
Broccoli
13 crowns
Vitamin C
120mg
Clementine Oranges
3
Vitamin D3
1,000 IU
Eggs
28
Vitamin E
100 IU
Fresh, Bunched Spinach
50
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
22mg
Crimini Mushrooms
220
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
22mg
Milk
115 cups or 7 gallons
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
30mg
Bluefin Tuna
2 servings (113g)
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
30mg
Cloves of Garlic
96
Folate (Folic Acid)
400mcg
Black Beans
2.5 cups
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin)
100mcg
Sardines
21
Calcium
20mg
Cheddar Cheese
.25 ounces
Iron
9mg
Oysters
9
Magnesium
20mg
Red Bell Pepper
2
Zinc
15mg
Dark Chocolate
5 1-ounce pieces
Well, here at Sprouts, we like to call it Supplements ‌ Simplified! Some say that eating a proper diet is all you need to get the recommended vitamins, minerals and nutrients for optimal health. The fact is that we o en miss our nutritional mark by consuming suboptimal foods that lack many key nutrients. To help bridge the nutritional gap where eating falls short, the Sprouts team has put together this Healthy Living Resource guide, featuring one of the “Essential 4â€? categories everyone should incorporate into their lives.
(Of course, there can be too much of a good thing so check with your doctor before taking supplements.)
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