Monthly Archives: February 2015

5 Nutrients You May Be Missing In Your Diet


The average western diet is lacking in several important nutrients. Most westerners eat too many over-processed foods and not enough home cooked, unprocessed, natural whole foods. The lack of the following important nutrients contributes to many modern health problems.

Lack of Iron

Iron is needed for a healthy blood circulation, and lack of iron can lead to anemia. Women are more likely to suffer from iron deficiency because of their menstrual cycle. Vegetarians and vegans are often missing iron, since important sources include meat and poultry. Vegetarians and vegans can get iron from green vegetables and many dried fruits.

Lack of Calcium

Calcium keeps the bones healthy, and a lack of calcium increases the risk of osteoporosis. Young women and people in their 50s (and above) need extra calcium. The body cannot produce calcium naturally, and it is important to eat enough calcium-rich foods such as dairy produce and green leafy vegetables.

Lack of Fiber

Fiber is necessary for healthy digestion, and a lack of fiber in the diet often leads to constipation. A typical modern diet contains large amounts of processed grains which do not provide dietary fiber. Sources of insoluble fiber include brown rice, whole wheat, vegetables and legumes. Sources of soluble fiber include oats, lentils, beans and many fruits.

Lack of Vitamin D

The body creates Vitamin D from sunlight, and lack of vitamin D is a problem for those who live in areas with little sunlight. Vitamin D protects the bones, maintains calcium levels and regulates cell growth. Sources of Vitamin D include fortified milk and oily fish, especially salmon or tuna.

Lack of Potassium

The body needs potassium for many important functions including heart health and water balance, but unfortunately potassium is often replaced with sodium in food production. Symptoms of an insufficient potassium intake include fatigue, muscle cramps and constipation. Good sources of potassium include bananas, spinach and beetroot.

It is easy to change your eating habits for the better. Eat more whole grains, vegetables and fruits, and choose organic, local and seasonal produce when possible. Natural unprocessed foods contain more nutrients than processed or junk foods.

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Avoid Death By Sitting: Here’s How You Can Move More At Work!


Engaging in regular physical activity is important for various reasons. Studies have shown that people who fail to become active on a regular basis have a higher probability of becoming diabetic, developing cardiovascular disease, and evening dying. How can you avoid an early death due to being sedentary? There are many ways to accomplish this goal, even if your job requires you to sit down for a majority of the day. Here are some tips for sitting less and moving your body more to promote good health:

Walk during appointments

You may feel silly at first, but after you have walked during appointments at work a few times, you will realize how great it can be. The clients or business partners with whom you have appointments with might find your walking strange, but if you quickly explain why you choose to move during your appointment, most people will understand.

Take regular breaks

If your job keeps you tied to your desk all day, you can still figure out a plan to move regularly. By getting up from your desk every hour for five or ten minutes, you can get your blood flowing and your heart pumping, preventing yourself from dying early.

Use your lunch break to walk

If you are entitled to a hour-long lunch break each day, then that gives you ample time to eat a quick bite and and then utilize the rest of your time in order to get moving. If the weather is nice outside, you can choose to walk around the building, in the parking lot or on a walking trail, if one is nearby.

Place exercise equipment inside of your office

If your office is large enough to accommodate it, you might want to place one or two pieces of exercise equipment in it. There are plenty of tasks that you can do while walking on a treadmill, depending on your job. At the very least, you could invest in a piece of equipment that enables you to exercise your legs under your desk while working.

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