{"id":10081,"date":"2016-08-05T09:30:09","date_gmt":"2016-08-05T08:30:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bulk.com\/uk\/the-core\/?p=10081"},"modified":"2022-08-15T08:53:31","modified_gmt":"2022-08-15T07:53:31","slug":"multivitamins-reap-what-you-eat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bulk.com\/uk\/the-core\/multivitamins-reap-what-you-eat\/","title":{"rendered":"Multivitamins: Reap What You Eat"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cover all your nutritional bases with a smart approach to whole foods.<\/h2>\n

In an ideal world, our foods would give us all the vitamins and minerals we need. But the reality is different. Modern food processing has affected what we eat. So has soil quality, food miles and farming practices.\u00a0Natural food these days isn\u2019t quite what our grandparents were dishing up.<\/p>\n

And then there\u2019s the question of variety. Be honest, are you stuck in a rut of eating the same 5-10 fruits and veggies all year round? Multivitamins<\/a><\/strong> and Greens Powders<\/strong><\/a> are a solid choice for supporting your general health. But don\u2019t let them be an excuse. There\u2019s plenty you can do to make your diet healthier.<\/p>\n

How To Get The Most Out Of Your Food<\/h3>\n

Eat seasonal:<\/h3>\n

Nature knows what she\u2019s doing. Follow nature\u2019s lead by eating seasonal fruits, vegetables,\u00a0fish and meat. Spring brings us leafy greens and early squash like courgettes. Summer abounds with brightly coloured fruits, vegetables, berries, and fresh seafood. Autumn is a good time for wild meat and game, and late summer vegetables. Winter gives us comforting carb sources like root vegetables, squash, and turkey of course!<\/p>\n

Eat local:<\/h3>\n

Supermarkets are convenient. But if you can buy even a small percentage of your food from local sources, you will boost the variety of micronutrients in your diet. Did you know that local honey is good for treating hay fever (because the bees have gathered pollen from local plants)?<\/p>\n

Buy local:<\/h3>\n

Wondering exactly how to buy food locally? Get into the habit of visiting farm shops and farmers markets, butchers and fishmongers. Your food will be fresher and more varied. And you’ll try things you would never pick up at the supermarket.\u00a0Make friends with your butcher and he\u2019ll tell you about cuts of meat, recipes, and cooking methods. Supermarket staff don\u2019t do that!<\/p>\n

Grow your own:<\/h3>\n

Every bodybuilder should have an allotment and a few chickens (imagine the extra cardio!) Try growing your own herbs, veggies, berries, or potatoes in your garden. It’s easier than you think.\u00a0Potatoes thrive in a\u00a0grow-bag. The smallest window box can become a herb garden. An easier alternative is a daily serving of our Complete Greens\u2122 tablets<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Common Vitamin Deficiencies.<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Most of us are deficient in some vitamins and minerals. Recent mainstream news about Vitamin D<\/strong><\/a> deficiency showed how\u00a0widely recognised the problem is. But it\u2019s doesn’t stop there. Diet and training can leave us lacking in Vitamin B12<\/strong>, Vitamin K<\/strong>, Iron<\/strong>, and Magnesium<\/strong>. It\u2019s a good idea to take a quality, well-dosed multivitamin to cover your bases, like our Complete Vitamin Complex<\/strong><\/a>\u2122<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Whole Food Sources For Vitamins And Minerals.<\/strong><\/h4>\n

We\u2019ll leave you with a handy list of the best foods for certain vitamins and minerals. It\u2019s far from exhaustive, but will help you optimise your healthy eating plan.<\/p>\n