There are always food replacements for supplements. Andrea Green
Of all the dietary debates, none is more heated than the one surrounding the issue of supplements.
Should I take supplements? Are they safe? How much do I need? Is it worth the money?
Should I take supplements? Are they safe? How much do I need? Is it worth the money?
Even if you have the time to wade through the conflicting literature surrounding supplements, it can be hard to find a straightforward answer to these questions.
Just recently, a new study surfaced saying that Omega-3 fish oil—one of the more highly-touted supplements—wasn’t effective in reducing a person’s mortality risk, or their propensity to have a heart attack or stroke. These results ran contrary to the prevailing wisdom that Omega-3s may help stave off heart disease and death.
The bottom line—most experts say—is that no pill can replace a balanced diet.
“My motto is always: food first,” says Rachel Berman, R.D., Director of Nutrition for Calorie Count, “Foods found in nature are always more nutritious because our bodies are used to processing natural food.”
Read more: http://www.care2.com/greenliving/4-supplements-you-can-replace-with-real-food.html#ixzz2bDkr4lHz
