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Adding a Multivitamin Without Adding Stress
Week 6 of my 52 Small Changes challenge
I’m now six weeks into my year-long challenge, and I’m starting to get into the groove of researching, completing, and writing about my challenges each week.
The challenges I have tackled so far: drinking water, getting more sleep, moving my body, food journalling and developing a positive outlook.
The Change
Take a multivitamin every day.
Why this matters
Sometimes we eat well, sometimes we don’t. Ideally, you want to get all the nutrients you need each day from food sources, especially fresh foods. But in real life, this can be easier said than done.
Blumenthal refers to a multivitamin as an insurance policy for a healthy diet. Hopefully you don’t need it, but it’s good to have it there just in case.
Roadmap for success
When choosing a multivitamin, look for one whose ingredients don’t exceed the upper limit of daily recommended intakes. Although almost anyone can make a multivitamin, not all are made equal. Look for products made by a well-known company and remember that more expensive doesn’t necessarily mean better.
