The American diet isn't good for us; half of us will get a chronic illness, and one-third of adults will be overweight. The issue isn't that there aren't enough vitamin and mineral foods on the market. Rather, it appears that a significant component of our food is deficient in nutrients.
We can only consume so many calories in a single day. We eat many more calories than we require. Sugar and other nutrient-dense diets account for a large portion of calories. Simply put, we eat a lot of fast food.
For example, 75% of us do not consume the daily required amount of fruits, while 80% do not consume the recommended amount of vegetables, both of which are vitamin and mineral-rich foods.
Yes, many essential nutrients and vitamins are deficient in our diet. However, this does not imply that we are so deficient that catastrophic consequences occur. We don't receive many, but neither do most of us.
Scurvy, for example, is a sickness that sailors used to get on long travels. This is due to the fact that they do not consume any citrus at all. Yes, being a sailor was difficult.
Vitamin C
When you're deficient in vitamin C for an extended period of time, you develop scurvy. Today, 38% of Americans do not get the recommended amount of vitamin C, but that does not mean we are deficient. I'm sure you've never heard of someone getting scurvy. We don't get a lot of vitamin C, but we do get some.
The difficulty is that these inadequacies can pile up over time and produce health issues. So, which of them are we under-appreciating? Where can we get them, and how much do they cost?
Vitamin D
Vitamin D is at the top of the list of what we require more of. A staggering 94% of us do not meet our daily Vitamin D requirements. Fatty fish, such as mackerel, cheese, and vitamin D-fortified meals can all assist. Supplements and limited solar exposure might also be good sources.
Vitamin E
Around 88% of us are deficient in vitamin E. Sunflower seeds, almonds, and green leafy vegetables are high in vitamin E.
Minerals
Magnesium and calcium are two minerals that we are deficient in. Magnesium is abundant in pumpkin seeds and spinach. Calcium is found in calcium-fortified vegetables, broccoli, and meats.
If you want to take your wellness game seriously, remember to start from the beginning. Our mineral and vitamin intake can have a significant impact on our health.
