Colon Health and Vitamin Nutrition

Your colon contains billions of bacteria. However, these bacteria in the colon are important for your holistic health. The normal bacterial flora in the colon can synthesize some vitamins such as Vitamin K, Niacin, Vitamin B-12, Riboflavin, and Folic Acid. However, the body cannot absorb other vitamins which cannot be absorbed and are excreted from the body. Therefore, you should pay attention to how quickly your vitamins are broken down before they move into the colon and in what form you receive your vitamins.




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Anti-Vitamins and Nutrition

In the last blog, we talked about pro-vitamins. Well, there is a counter-part, anti-vitamins. Anti-vitamins are found in natural and synthetic forms. They are similar to true vitamins and can take the place of true vitamins in the body. However, they do not function in the same way and the body does not necessarily recognize them. Anti-vitamins, therefore, are highly toxic and should be avoided to maintain optimal holistic health and wellness. Make sure that the nutritional supplements that you consume contain all-natural true vitamins, minerals and herbs.


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Pro-Vitamins for Health - Nutrition Facts

What are Pro-vitamins? While not actual vitamins themselves, they are vitamin precursors that are converted into vitamins after consumed by our bodies. Beta-carotene is a pro-vitamin of Vitamin A.




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Nutrition Facts : 6 Quick Tips for Staying Healthy

Most health experts generally agree that poor nutrition and lifestyle choices negatively impact health. However, there are several things you can do stay healthy and be lead your best holistic life. Listed below are the top six.

1. EAT FRESH FOODS, ORGANIC WHENEVER IF POSSIBLE. Incorporate a variety of fresh, minimally processed, enzyme rich foods into your daily diet.


2. AVOID SIMPLE CARBOHYDRATES. White bread, sugar and sweets are high in calories and low in nutritional value.


3. AVOID HIGHLY PROCESSED AND PREPACKAGED FOODS AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE. Not only do these foods contain toxins, they are also generally low in vitamins, minerals, and proteins.


4. TAKE DAILY NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS. Unless your dietary routine is constant consistent and perfect, you should include at the very least a high-potency multi-vitamin / multi-mineral nutritional supplement without iron unless you suffer from an iron deficiency like anemia.


5. EXERCISE! Engage in regular physical activity.
   


6. MINIMIZE STRESS. Learn ways to actively reduce stress. Incorporate relaxation into your daily routine.

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Cantaloupe - A Nutritional Powerhouse!

One cup of cubed cantaloupe contains only 56 calories but packs a whollop! It provides 35% of the recommended daily allowance of vitamin A as beta carotene and 67mg of vitamin C - that's a whopping 112% of the recommended daily allowance of vitamin C! Plus, it provides 1.3 grams of fiber. Not only is it a great vitamin boost, it tastes great too!


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