Supplements and the Economy

The price of fruits and vegetables is going up dramatically. It is a little scary when you go to the grocery store and the price of a Hostess Twinkie is about 25 cents, but the price of an orange is 99 cents! The other day I was going to buy a half a watermelon until they told me that it was $8!!! A $16 watermelon!? The lagging economy is an indicator that getting enough vitamins and minerals through fresh fruit, vegetables and other foods will continue to be a challenge.

Is the economy to blame for poor food choices in the United States? According to the Skin and Bone Research Laboratory at Boston University School of Medicine, 40% of Americans are vitamin D deficient. According to the Trust of American's Health, 64.5% of Americans are considered overweight or obese. I could go on and on.

Although a balanced, nutritional diet is important, supplements should be recognized as a relatively inexpensive and efficient way to bridge the gap between basic nutritional needs and an inadequate diet. It is important to try to maintain a healthy diet and to include a daily vitamin regimen in your schedule.