Among the macrominerals is calcium. Each day, the standard American diet
supplies only of the calcium your body needs. That’s too low. Calcium is
essential for healthy bones, teeth, and skin. It also regulates blood pressure.
Where can you get the calcium you need without consuming lots of dairy
products? Good news: calcium is found in dark green leafy vegetables, broccoli,
salmon, sardines, and almonds. I also advise you to take calcium supplements.
There are ten officially recognized trace minerals that your body needs for
optimal health, including boron and chromium. All play a vital role in our health.
Are We Getting Enough Nutrients?
No. That’s because most vegetables these days are grown in depleted soil. We
have to eat nearly ten times the amount of fruits and vegetables our grandparents
ate in order to get the same nutritional value they had.
I recommend you eat organic food as much as possible to mitigate the
pesticide issue, and consider taking a wholefood vitamin pill that provides your
daily requirements of basic vitamins and minerals. I don’t recommend synthetic
vitamins because they can be dangerous to your health.
Water
Is it that important? Yes, it is. The mineral activity of cortisol and sex hormones
are improved by drinking lots of water, as the process is reliant on both water
and salt. Choose mineral water bottled in glass bottles or filtered tap water. Why
filtered? The fluoride in tap water is bad for your thyroid, and the chlorine in tap
water can promote cholesterol oxidation. Oxidized cholesterol promotes heart
disease.
Although bottled water in plastic bottles is convenient and portable, bisphenol
A (BPA) is a key component used in the manufacture of a wide variety of plastic
bottles. Studies have found that BPA (a gender bender) is a particularly
dangerous toxin since it can interact with the body’s endocrine system. Over the
last decade, extensive research has exposed BPA as a powerful hormone
disrupter that can damage reproductive organs. Animal lab studies have shown
that exposure to BPA during pregnancy can lead to developmental abnormalities,
reduced survival, and delayed puberty. That’s why you should always use glass
bottles. Filtered tap water should only be stored in glass bottles or BPA-free
containers.
How much water you need to drink depends on your body size and activity
level. Eight glasses may be fine for a small-framed or an inactive person. A