wellness
Looking for balance? Fighting fatigue?
Your diet might be a place to start
Adults today are constantly searching
for balance in life. While balance can be
broadly defi ned, in simple terms it is rooted
in equal proportions. Th e human body
demands an equilibrium in order to sustain
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proper mental, physical and spiritual
health. But, achieving balance can be diffi -
cult when everyday personal and environmental
stresses (such as work, poor diet,
harsh sunlight and pollution) expose the
body to cell-damaging oxidative stress.
Th e obstacles to reaching balance are
only growing due to shift ing lifestyle
choices. Today’s adults are active and trying
to cram more into a 24-hour day than
ever before. In fact, fatigue is a common
issue for working adults.
Meanwhile, an increasing number of
adults are not getting the nutrients they
need to keep their bodies properly fueled
to meet the demands faced in a single
day. In fact, according to a survey
from Instantly, more than 53 percent of
Americans skip breakfast at least once a
week, while 12 percent never have breakfast
at all. Th e World Health Organization
recommends eating at least 400 grams,
or fi ve servings, of fruits and vegetables
per day, but approximately 75 percent of
people worldwide fail to meet that minimum
recommendation, creating signifi -
cant nutrient gaps.
Let’s face it, it can be tough to eat a
healthy and well-balanced meal morning,
noon and night. For that reason
alone, supplements, which fi ll in nutrient
gaps, can ensure you get the right quantities
and varieties of nutrients your body
needs. Supplements are becoming a critical
part of the everyday routine for those
looking to do it all and still ensure optimal
nutrition. When you incorporate the
adequate amounts of vitamins and minerals
into your diet, particularly plantbased
supplements that add phytonutrients,
you can easily fi ll nutrient gaps and
achieve optimal nutrition. By following a
few easy steps, you can be on the path to
achieving balance.
Educate yourself on
your body’s needs
Th e fi rst step in achieving nutritional
balance is understanding the nutrients
your body needs to function properly.
Knowing what phytonutrients are,
and the health benefi ts associated with
them, is key. Phytonutrients are nutrients
found in fruits, vegetables and other
sources. Th ey are associated with a variety
of health benefi ts, such as eye, bone,
joint and heart health, as well as supporting
the immune system and brain health.
Many phytonutrients are also powerful
antioxidants that help fi ght cell-damaging
free radicals.
Taking a multivitamin or multi-mineral
supplement each day is a great way
to fi ll in nutrient gaps. Amway’s Nutrilite
Double X, for example, is a supplement
that delivers a comprehensive and balanced
range of vitamins, minerals and
phytonutrients to help your body’s natural
antioxidant defense mechanisms fi ght
cell-damaging free radicals and support
whole body health. Nutrilite Double X
contains 12 essential vitamins, 10 essential
minerals and phytonutrients from 22
fruits, vegetables and herbs sourced from
plants grown on Nutrilite-certifi ed organic
farms and Nutricert-certifi ed supplier
farms.
Th e vitamin B family is made up of
eight B vitamins, each of which helps your
body form energy. Your body requires
a regular supply of B vitamins in order
to support energy-yielding metabolism.
Most importantly, B vitamins need to
be taken in the right amounts and at the
right times. Amway’s Nutrilite Vitamin B
Dual-Action supplement provides your
body with an instant and extended release
of B vitamins to create and sustain energy
within the body. Knowing when to take
vitamins and supplements and the right
quantities you need is critical to achieving
optimal health.
“Amway’s Nutrilite Double X supplement
is strategically designed to provide
key vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients
your body needs,” said Steve Missler,
Principal Research Scientist at Amway.
“Together with Vitamin B Dual-Action,
these two products help provide the body
with the quality nutrients needed to function
properly and maintain a healthy balance.
However, as with all nutrition plans,
it is important to consult with a medical
professional or health expert to determine
your specifi c nutritional needs.”
Achieve nutrient balance
When it comes to fi nding the right
supplement, another tip is to look for
third-party verifi cations of product quality.
Nutrilite Double X and Vitamin B
Dual-Action supplements are certifi ed
by NSF International, an independent,
accredited organization that conducts rigorous
tests to assure consumers that products
contain what is stated on the label.
It is important to ensure that the supplement
you choose is also gentle on
your stomach. Starting your day with a
healthy breakfast along with a supplemental
source of phytonutrients and B
vitamins can help ensure you get optimal
nutrition throughout the day.
Achieving nutrient balance and fi ghting
fatigue do not need to be uphill battles.
Coff ee and energy drinks can be eff ective
for short-term needs, but are not the solution.
Th ere are many ways to proactively
supplement your diet with the nutrients
you need and to help fi ght fatigue
before it begins. Supplements are an easy,
safe and eff ective way to ensure you get
enough vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients,
while also ensuring you get
the right B vitamins to help fi ght fatigue.
Jump start your day with essential phytonutrients
and B vitamins and help your
body endure your active life.
Courtesy BPT