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LockedAnimals, vegetables, fruits, minerals, vitamins...oh dear.

posted on April 06, 2009 at 07:58AM Inappropriate?
What vitamins, minerals or daily eating routines do you swear by?

I like to think that I get all the vitamins and minerals I need based off of the food I eat, but I'm always looking for some advice on how to improve. Thank you!
replies: 12 latest post: September 01, 2009 at 07:47AM by SHC-StaceyW
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posted on April 06, 2009 at 10:11PM
 

Oh I could use the same advice here. I won't dare try to offer my bad habits! Vitamins are probably a really good idea if you're always on the run and don't sleep much though.

posted on April 07, 2009 at 08:21AM
 
Don't do this personally, but my parents love the fish oil.

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posted on April 07, 2009 at 08:27AM
 
I use organic multi-vitamins from Whole Foods. I forget their name right now. Something like Nature's Choice. I've found they are really useful. I also take 1,000 mg Vitamin D due to the lack of sun I get out here in Chicago.
posted on April 07, 2009 at 08:29AM
 
Janet is absolutely correct.  If there is one thing that everyone should be taking, it is fish oil.  I take two capsules a day.  It is good for your brain, your skin, and for older people it is a quick help for people with arthritis because it helps to lubricate sore joints.  I would highly recommend them.
posted on April 07, 2009 at 08:30AM
 
fish oil is great.  gender specific multi vitamans are a good idea.  if you work out or run a lot you might want to take something like whey protein to help rebuild your muscles after exercising.
posted on April 08, 2009 at 08:43AM
 
People are right on, It's all about that Fish Oil. Kinda funny, I have a few candy bowls in my office one of them is filled with fish oil and multi-vitamins, some people think im pushing drugs but no im just looking out for your health.

Which brings me to the second thing eveyone should have... multi-vitamins.
There is a good brand called "Once-A-Day" there is a womens and men's version i rceccomend this.
posted on August 29, 2009 at 01:43AM
 

Pretty much anything, except vitamin K.

It interferes with my blood-thinning (dillute rat poison) medication.

Darned!

No spinach, brussel sprouts, chard, or leafy greens.

:(

posted on August 29, 2009 at 02:44PM
 

I cant take the horse pill vitamins anymore.  I used to take them often, but they created alot of gas in my stomach I couldn't get out.  Hurt bad.  So I cant take anything with an oxidizer in it.

Im sure you all wanted to know that ;)

posted on August 29, 2009 at 03:06PM
 

A banana a day, keeps the leg cramps away...

posted on August 29, 2009 at 09:28PM
 
In response to jessicalynncortez's post from April 06 2009 07:58AM
jessicalynncortez said…
What vitamins, minerals or daily eating routines do you swear by?

I like to think that I get all the vitamins and minerals I need based off of the food I eat, but I'm always looking for some advice on how to improve. Thank you!

You're right...its better to get vitamins and mins from the fruits and veggies that you eat...its more effective than taking the vitamins.

I drink a lot of tea (Black and green, mostly green) Green tea especially is good for you. I always feel great when I drink it, I don't if it just relaxes me because its hot or if its also the health benefits (chock full of antioxidants). I highly recommend you giving that a try if you want to feel good. Im always in a good mood when I've had a cup; coffee can make me cranky after a while :)

posted on September 01, 2009 at 03:07AM
 

Green tea is NOT good for me (blood thinner).

I think I am still allowed Iced Tea...

Fruit is good.

The male Yellow Lab is addicted to apples.

He'll cheerfully eat the core of an apple.

Although, I leave some apple for him around the core.

posted on September 01, 2009 at 07:47AM
 

Coffee makes me uncrank.  As in; I'm so much happier after coffee.  They should make that a Vitamin.

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