Whole Foods Are Better Choice for Complete Nutrition

The good news is that there is no better substitute for remaining healthy than a balanced whole-food diet. Vitamins and minerals from natural food are more easily absorbed and utilized by the body than vitamins found in supplements. Whole foods contain various nutrients, which, when working together, increase each effectiveness. Unfortunately, consistently eating healthy takes planning and preparation, which many people find challenging to manage long-term.

A healthy diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains provides the body with essential fiber not found in most supplements. Fiber is critical for digestive health and reducing the risk of chronic diseases like heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Eating various foods ensures that you get all the nutrients your body needs to remain healthy.

Nutrients in vitamins and supplements tend to be more poorly absorbed by the body because they typically contain isolated nutrients that don't work in tandem, like the more complex combinations found in whole foods. Supplements can provide high doses of certain nutrients for someone deficient but still lack the balance of nutrients in whole foods. Supplements have another disadvantage in that they are not as strictly regulated as pharmaceutical drugs, so there can be significant gaps in quality, potency, and the supplement's safety. A person should not rely on vitamins and supplements as a substitute for a healthy diet.

"Your Health" has dietician specialists who work daily with patients to develop better eating habits and increase their nutritional intake. A dietician is instrumental in educating patients with diabetes or other chronic conditions about the importance of good eating habits.

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