How To Avail Good Food Supplements

Most of us have encountered supplements on our way to adulthood, no big deal. Doctors mostly give them to help us get through some kind of nutritional deficiency or help us get some extra nutrition because our diet is low in it. These supplements are generally of the pill or capsule kind, multivitamins and minerals like calcium. They're useful of course, but a lot of people are rather averse to popping pills into their mouth after every meal. Especially if they have to dine out often. It's not of the most comfortable things in the world to take out your bottle of vitamins in front of clients or business associates (or nosy relatives for that matter). So what are the best ways to for you to pack some extra nutrients into your diet without raising unwarranted suspicion? Read on.

The best food supplements are not those prepared in a pharmacy, the best are the ones that Mother Nature has already made and placed for us right under our noses. There are a good number of foods that serve as good supplements, supplements in the sense that they give an extra concentration of essential nutrients which we otherwise don't get from meals. These natural supplements can be ordered anywhere and you won't be getting any raised eyebrows either because they are natural food items. Rather, folks are likely to admire your knowledge of food and its many uses. Here are a few natural supplements that you should be adding to your daily routine;

1. Green Tea: green tea is great for the body. It contains a number of compounds such as ECGC, caffeine and polyphones which raise the body's immunity against diseases as critical as cancer and help raise the metabolism as well. Ancient Chinese have used green tea for weight loss since centuries. Green Tea also has anti-oxidant properties and purifies your body of dangerous toxins. Taking a cup of Green Tea daily is not only great for your health it's also very easy to do. No matter what part of the world you're in or what kind or restaurant you may be at lunch time, Green Tea will defiantly be on the menu.

2. Boiled Eggs: no kidding, boiled eggs are highly concentrated sources of protein. Taking a boiled egg once a day will not only give your body great energy, it will also make your muscles stronger. Don't be one of those who take only egg whites, whole eggs are far more nutritious and, unless you have a health condition that absolutely forbids whole eggs, there's no sense in denying yourself.

3. Shakes: fruit shakes are a great source of vitamins and minerals. Smoothies make great meal substitutes as well. They are low fat, easy to make and have a great filling effect. Apart from fruit smoothies, you can also have protein shakes. Soy protein shakes are considered the ultimate health drink and are regularly used by athletes. Soy proteins shakes actually give you more protein than red meat and are safe for your cholesterol as well.

• John Palsson
• 01/12/2008, 4:59 AM
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