OPTIMUM NUTRITION FOR KIDS AND ADULTS

THE KEY TO OPTIMUM NUTRITION FOR KIDS AND ADULTS

Optimum nutrition for kids and adults starts with an adequate intake of fruits and vegetables. The US Department of Agriculture recommends 5 servings of fruits and vegetables for optimum nutrition. The Harvard School of Public Health reports that some experts are recommending 9 servings of fruits and vegetables for optimum nutrition. It is also highly recommended that these servings come from a large variety of fruits and vegetables.

WHY WE DON'T GET OPTIMUM NUTRITION FOR KIDS AND ADULTS

With the fast paced life we live today, most people do not get the recommended servings of fruits and vegetables. School lunches, fast food and convenience snacks are horribly inadequate for optimum nutrition. Processed foods remove many of the important elements of the foods that we need for optimum nutrition for kids and adults. For example, with whole grains as opposed to processed grain, we take in the fiber, the essential fatty acids, and all the B vitamins that are contained in the whole germ of the grain, rather than just eating the carbohydrate rich endosperm, which is used in the processed products. These nutrients work together, and our bodies know how to most efficiently utilize these nutrients when they are provided together. When certain parts of a food are processed out, nutrient imbalances are inevitable. While everybody should try to achieve optimum nutrition for kids and adults by cooking from scratch using fresh organic fruits and vegetables, with all the demand for our time most people find it to difficult. It is also difficult to find chemical free, organic produce and it is almost impossible to find it year round.

WHY FRUITS AND VEGETABLES OFFER OPTIMUM NUTRITION FOR KIDS AND ADULTS

In addition to vitamins and minerals, plants have chemicals called phytochemicals or phytonutrients that our bodies need for optimum nutrition for kids and adults. Phytonutrients are responsible for a plant's unique characteristics including color, flavor and smell. Phytochemicals protect plants against sunlight and oxidation, and they are antioxidants. While Vitamin C, Vitamin E and beta carotene are probably the most well known phytonutrients, there are hundreds of different phytonutrients in a given fruit or vegetable. These act as natural antioxidants and may account for the remarkable health benefits of these foods.

PHYTONUTRIENTS FOR OPTIMUM NUTRITION FOR KIDS AND ADULTS

One of the most studied classes of phytonutrients is carotenoids. Carotenoids include alpha and beta carotene, lycopene, lutein and zeaxanthin. The yellow fruits and vegetables (i.e. sweet potatoes, carrots and cantaloupe) are loaded with beta carotene, which converts to Vitamin A in the body. Tomatoes are a great source of lycopene. Leafy greens, beets and sweet red peppers are a source for lutein and zeaxanthin. Another well known group of phytonutrients is the flavonoids, primarily found in berries and green tea.

HOW DISEASE RELATES TO OPTIMUM NUTRITION FOR KIDS AND ADULTS

Studies indicate that lycopene promotes prostate health and reduces risk for prostate, colon and pancreatic cancers. Research suggests that lutein and zeaxanthin may reduce the risk of macular degeneration (the most common cause of blindness in the elderly). Flavonoids are loaded with antioxidants that aid in keeping the arteries free from plaque and my lower cholesterol levels. The National Cancer Institute has identified the nutrients in soybeans has the potential to prevent breast and prostate cancer. The FDA has recently allowed that soy protein may reduce the risk of heart disease. A plant based diet utilizing legumes (dried beans) provides fiber types we need for lowering cholesterol, lowering blood sugar and scrubbing out the intestines. Sulfur containing foods like garlic, onions and the cruciferous vegetables, such as broccoli, cauliflower, brussels sprouts and cabbage help the body detoxify. The cruciferous vegetables have also been identified as a good source of indoles, another class of phytonutrients. Many experts indicate that vegetables containing indoles are loaded with antioxidants that have been shown to have anti-cancer properties. Antioxidants combat free radical damage which can lead to arteriosclerosis, heart disease, arthritis and cancer. According to a report produced by the American Institute for Cancer Research and its European affiliate, the World Cancer Research Fund, overall cancer incidence rates could decline by as much as 20% if people would just eat five to nine servings of fruits and vegetables a day. An articles published in the Journal of the American Medical Association reported that "each increment of three daily servings of fruits and vegetables equated to a 22% decrease in risk of stroke". A study at Harvard Medical School on elderly men showed that consuming more than two servings of dark green and deep yellow vegetables daily, decreased risk for heart disease by 46% and lowered risk of cancer by 70%.

CAN WE ACHIEVE OPTIMUM NUTRITION FOR KIDS AND ADULTS WITH SUPPLEMENTS?

Dietary supplements do not totally replace the benefits of a healthy diet with the five to nine servings of fruits and vegetables needed for optimum nutrition for kids and adults. However, NHC Ultimate Fruit and Veggie may provide a simple solution for your optimum nutrition for kids and adults needs. An important factor in determining a dietary supplement is absorption. Whole fruits, seeds, fibers, grains, grasses, seaweed's and vegetables are readily absorbed in the body. Our formula provides the natural approach to nutrition and a format for easy digestion. Our formula allows us to ingest the great phytonutrients from a variety of superfoods on a daily basis, year round. In addition to all of the wonderful, natural foods included in our whole food blends, we have added natural enzymes (8 varieties), natural beneficial bacteria, FOS (Fructo Oligo Saccharides for improving growth of beneficial flora in the intestinal tract), specific foods for specific nutrient value (such as Acerola, Chlorella, Blue green algae, Spirulina, Kelp, Borage for its high level of essential fatty acids, American ginseng for extra energy, Apple Cider Vinegar for increasing pH, Alfalfa Juice powder to increase energy, phytonutrients and pH, and specific bioflavonoids and phytonutrients from citrus and other sources to increase specific actions within the body.

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