{"id":5686,"date":"2020-12-25T08:00:13","date_gmt":"2020-12-25T14:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.personaltrainersindallas.com\/?p=5686"},"modified":"2021-04-21T00:59:02","modified_gmt":"2021-04-21T05:59:02","slug":"are-you-getting-enough-vitamins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newwavefitness.com\/blog\/are-you-getting-enough-vitamins\/","title":{"rendered":"Are You Getting Enough Vitamins?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\r\n<style>\r\ntime, .blog-media {display: none;}\r\n.content ul, p {font: normal normal normal 18px \"Lovivenir\", \"Open Sans\", Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;\r\n    line-height: 30px;\r\n }\r\n.single-post article p {\r\nfont: 19px  Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;\r\n    margin-bottom: 25px;\r\n}\r\na:visited {color: #15c;}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<p style=\"margin-top: -25px;\">\r\n<br \/>\n<b>Men\u2019s Health<\/b><b>\u00ae<\/b> published an online article recently entitled <b>\u201c<\/b><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.menshealth.com\/fitness\/a19525720\/the-power-of-habit-and-discipline\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Power of Habit<\/a><\/strong>.<\/span><b>\u201d <\/b>It brings out the fact that we all have bad habits, but shows how it\u2019s possible to break them and still survive. One of the bad habits mentioned, for men especially, was not getting enough vitamins:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newwavefitness.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/01-CAN-WE-GET-THE-NUTIENTS.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8954\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newwavefitness.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/01-CAN-WE-GET-THE-NUTIENTS.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"604\" height=\"320\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Can we get the nutrients we need from food alone?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, it\u2019s possible&#8230;but ask yourself, How many servings of fruits and vegetables do I eat per day? Is my diet well balanced? Without a well-balanced meal plan that\u2019s rich in colorful fruits and vegetables, we are probably lacking proper nutrition.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While many adults may have every intention of eating a healthy diet with foods high in minerals, vitamins and key nutrients, most don\u2019t get enough.More than 90% of Americans fall short of the recommended levels of key essential nutrients needed for bodies to function in good health.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether it\u2019s lack of knowledge, time or desire, the diets of even the most health-conscious are often nutritionally incomplete. We need a proper multivitamin to fill in some of the missing parts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newwavefitness.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/02-HOW-DOES-SUNLIGHT.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8956\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newwavefitness.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/02-HOW-DOES-SUNLIGHT.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"604\" height=\"320\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>How does sunlight factor in?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surprise &#8211; we also need sunlight for our bodies to convert vitamin D into a usable form. So if we\u2019re not getting enough sun because of:&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">our geographic location<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">taking certain medications or other reasons to avoid it<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fears of skin cancer<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or just because we\u2019re indoors most of our lives\u2026<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8230;then a vitamin D supplement is essential.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vitamin D helps to keep bones strong, and can also help boost our immune system and overall feeling of well-being.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newwavefitness.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/03-HOW-DO-YOU-KNOW.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8957\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newwavefitness.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/03-HOW-DO-YOU-KNOW.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"604\" height=\"320\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>How do you know if you\u2019re not getting enough vitamins?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Here are some common signs from Healthline.com:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Brittle hair and nails<\/li>\n<li>Mouth ulcers or cracks in the corners of the mouth<\/li>\n<li>Bleeding gums<\/li>\n<li>Poor night vision and white growths on the eyes<\/li>\n<li>Scaly patches and dandruff<\/li>\n<li>Hair loss<\/li>\n<li>Red or white bumps on the skin<\/li>\n<li>Restless leg syndrome<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most important thing is, if you&#8217;re experiencing any of these symptoms, or you\u2019d like to see how you can improve your vitamin &amp; mineral intake, see your health professional right away.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newwavefitness.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/additional_recommendations.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-8463\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newwavefitness.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/additional_recommendations.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"604\" height=\"351\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We also have resources that you can get started with after consulting with your doctor. There\u2019s a video to explain why we recommend what we do&#8230;and you can get 10% off your order plus free shipping on every order. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newwavefitness.com\/nutrients\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Learn more here.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In order to treat our bodies in the best way possible, we need to give them what they need, which is exercise, rest, self-care, and proper nutrition.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So ask yourself, Am I getting enough vitamins? What is my body lacking?&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maxresultsfitnessequipment.com\/book-assessment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"broken_link\">If you need help to figure it all out, we can help!&nbsp;<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newwavefitness.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/ARE-YOU-GETTING-ENOUGH-VITAMINS-INFOGRAFIC.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-8958\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newwavefitness.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/ARE-YOU-GETTING-ENOUGH-VITAMINS-INFOGRAFIC-791x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"829\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.newwavefitness.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/ARE-YOU-GETTING-ENOUGH-VITAMINS-INFOGRAFIC-791x1024.jpg 791w, https:\/\/www.newwavefitness.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/ARE-YOU-GETTING-ENOUGH-VITAMINS-INFOGRAFIC-313x405.jpg 313w, https:\/\/www.newwavefitness.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/ARE-YOU-GETTING-ENOUGH-VITAMINS-INFOGRAFIC-768x994.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.newwavefitness.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/ARE-YOU-GETTING-ENOUGH-VITAMINS-INFOGRAFIC-1187x1536.jpg 1187w, https:\/\/www.newwavefitness.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/ARE-YOU-GETTING-ENOUGH-VITAMINS-INFOGRAFIC-1583x2048.jpg 1583w, https:\/\/www.newwavefitness.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/ARE-YOU-GETTING-ENOUGH-VITAMINS-INFOGRAFIC.jpg 1836w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Men\u2019s Health\u00ae published an online article recently entitled \u201cThe Power of Habit.\u201d It brings out the fact that we all have bad habits, but shows how it\u2019s possible to break them and still survive. One of the bad habits mentioned, for men especially, was not getting enough vitamins: Can we get the nutrients we need&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":9023,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0},"categories":[1,55],"tags":[705,458,498,234,706,50],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newwavefitness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5686"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newwavefitness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newwavefitness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newwavefitness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newwavefitness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5686"}],"version-history":[{"count":19,"href":"https:\/\/www.newwavefitness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5686\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9003,"href":"https:\/\/www.newwavefitness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5686\/revisions\/9003"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newwavefitness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9023"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newwavefitness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5686"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newwavefitness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5686"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newwavefitness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5686"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}