Are you missing or Low in These Nutrients? (Cont.)
What nutrients are missing in your diet? Last week we focused on 4 nutrients that you may be missing or deficient in. This week we look at 3 more nutrients of concern and mention fiber since it is oh so important to your health. This information is from WebMD’s slide show, The 7 Missing Nutrents in Your Diet . This week we focus on nutrients good for your bones, calcium, vitamin D and even vitamin C helps your bones. Also, many of us have diets low in fiber so this is needs special attention in most people’s diets. 1. Vitamin D –many Americans, adults and children, are deficient or have low vitamin D levels. Bones need vitamin D as do our muscles and our nerves. Like vitamin A, vitamin D helps our immune system. Good sources – milk and yogurt are usually fortified with vitamin D. Milk or yogurt at meals is a great way to ensure you and your kids are getting the vitamin D needed. Egg y...