WO Magazine Fall 2015 | Page 35

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. fall 2015 | wo magazine | 33