5 Essential Nutrients Most Of Us Are Not Getting Enough Of

Jan 1, 2020 03:23 AM By Jan Cortes

Eat healthy foods consistently and you get all of the nutrients that your body needs on the daily to maintain proper health all throughout your life. And add a little of bit exercise there, right?

Turns out, it’s not as simple as that. At least, on the whole “eat healthy foods and get all the nutrients” part.

In fact, it can be quite the equation when you’re out there trying to figure out which nutrients you need to get to stay healthy, and then constructing a diet that would cover all of the bases you have in mind, all without breaking the bank and going overboard.

But don’t worry, we understand. Heck, even food nutritionists spend years in school just so they can understand all this nutrient business and help us sort through the chaos. And speaking of nutritionists, here’s what they think you should be eating more this 2020:

Vitamin K2

One of the most common nutrients we lack is vitamin K2, which is essential in keeping the soft tissues in our body calcium-free. It’s also essential for pregnant women. To get it, simply opt for grass-fed, full-fat dairy and dairy products, as well as kale, spinach, collards, beet greens and mustard greens .

Vitamin D

Because it’s a nutrient that’s not always so readily available, it’s important that we keep track of our vitamin D needs because it’s an important immune-supporter as much as it is a bone growth helper. For Vitamin D, simply take a supplement and make sure you aim for at least 2,000 IU every day.

Fiber

This one is important since it keeps our digestive system healthy, all while giving us a slew of other health benefits. To make sure you’re getting it, opt for leafy greens and cruciferous vegetables, and spread out your intake throughout the day.

Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Essential for our heart health, you can get Omega-3 from fish and olive oil, as well as avocados and seeds.

Magnesium

Involved in many biochemical reactions in our body, we can get magnesium from greens, seeds, nuts and legumes.
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