Wellness
Nutrients In Food
It’s most important to get our nutrients
from the food we eat. The human body
can more readily absorb and utilize nutrients from natural foods sources than
from a synthesized supplement. Eating a diversity of nutrient-dense food
sources provides the body with all the
essential vitamins, minerals, plant compounds, good fats, and so much more,
that it requires optimal health.
HEALTH
Taking a good quality nutrient supplement can be a great
compliment to a healthy diet and regular exercise. Get guidance
from a qualified health professional experienced in the use of natural medicine who can review your health history and current health
concerns, and develop specific recommendations that fit your needs.
We have a multitude of options when it comes to achieving optimal
health. Getting nourishment and nutrients from real food, staying
active and choosing the right supplements builds the foundation we
need for a healthier life.
Calcium
Spinach, collard greens, kale, tahini,
chickpeas, almonds
Bioflavonoids
Blueberries, raspberries, strawberries,
plums, apricots, avocados, apples,
carrots
Iron
Spinach, Swiss chard, lentils, pumpkin
seeds, organic grass-fed beef
HOW DO WE TAKE WHAT WE READ IN
THE MEDIA AND MAKE GOOD CHOICES?
Magnesium
Swiss chard, spinach, squash, broccoli,
cucumber, green beans, celery, collard
greens, flax seeds, sunflower seeds,
beans
Omega 3 Fatty Acids
Fish, flax seeds, walnuts, cauliflower,
cabbage
Vitamin A
Carrots, spinach, kale, other brightly
pigmented fruit or vegetables
B Vitamins
Spinach, cruciferous vegetables, fish,
sunflower seeds, bananas, watermelon
Vitamin C
Bell peppers, parsley, broccoli, berries,
cruciferous vegetables, cantaloupe,
green beans, asparagus, celery
DR LAURA IMOLA
DR. LAURA IMOLA IS A NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR AT WIN HEALTH
SOLUTIONS. SHE HAS BEEN IN PRIVATE PRACTICE SINCE 2003 AND
WELCOMES PEOPLE SEEKING SOLUTIONS FOR THEIR HEALTH CONCERNS.
DR. LAURA ENJOYS COMBINING HER PASSION FOR HEALTH EDUCATION
AND WRITING THROUGH HER CONTRIBUTIONS TO WO MAGAZINE AND
HER HEALTH BLOG, EVERY WIN MOMENT.
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