Step 4 to LIVE LIFE BETTER

ARE WE EATING THE RIGHT THINGS? Unfortunately, today's diets are made up of more fats, more sugars, more carbohydrates, and fewer nutritionally rich foods than ever before. We are missing the essential vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients, and phytochemical so critical to building and maintaining good health. EAT YOUR FUITS AND VEGGIES! The best way to get these critical elements is to eat a variety of fruits and vegetables. Fruits and vegetables are rich in essential vitamins, minerals, fiber, carbohydrates, and phytochemical, and they have been linked to many health benefits, including lowered risk for certain cancers, stroke, heart disease, and high blood pressure. VITAMINS ARE AN IMPORTANT DIET SUPPLEMENT The choices of vitamins in the marketplace are overwhelming. It is important to realize that not all formulations are created equal. Most formulations do not contain the supplements you need on a daily basis or in usable quantities. Many do nt metabolize well in your system--and en up leaving your body before they've had a chance to benefit you. Even if you are taking an effective formulation, you need to take it consistently over a period of time to benefit from the effects. Consistent daily supplementation has been proven to reduce the effects of aging and help maintain health and vitality. DID YOU KNOW? Diets containing substantial and varied amount of fruits and vegetables could prevent 20 or more of all cases of cancer. --The World Cancer Research Fund, The American Institute for Cancer Research, 1997 DIGGING DEEPER: How many servings of fruits and vegetable do you consume in a typical day? What can you do to increase your fruit and vegetable consumption?