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Chalk up another one for fruits and veggies! Yes, we know they’re good for us, but maybe it helps motivate us to actually EAT them when we see this hard data.

Recent research published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found a link between fruit/vegetable consumption and bone mineral concentrations (think osteoporosis prevention). The antioxidant properties of Vitamin C and Beta-Carotene, as well as the bone formation contribution of Vitamin K, all found in the foods of nature, are credited with this positive health benefit in people of all ages.

Study commentators reflected that:

In addition to their antioxidant effects, fruit and vegetables are generally alkaline and thus may counteract the increasing risk of bone destruction, which is known to occur in the acidic environment created by proteins and refined grains.

All these positive health effects of common nutrients reinforce my desire to make SURE I’m getting them on a daily basis with a baseline, convenient, daily supplement program.

Everyone knows that water is essential for summer hydration. But it turns out that water alone may not be enough.

Some professional athletes may sweat away 5-8 pounds in a single game or event. But even if you don’t sweat that much, it only takes a loss of 2% of your body weight to cause fatigue and slow you down in the summer heat.

When you perspire, you’re not only losing fluids: you’re also losing precious electrolytes that are important for staying hydrated and you’re losing carbohydrates that maintain blood glucose levels and help with energy levels.

You also deplete your body of sodium when you sweat. Sodium is a nutrient vital to the nerves that lead to muscle movement. Consumption of water with the intention of replacing the fluids lost when through perspiration will not replace the sodium and electrolytes. In fact, drinking only water can actually weaken the concentration of these essential elements, further complicating your health status.

While drinking additional amounts of water in the summer months is important, when you’re in the heat and sweating, you’re better off drinking something specifically formulated to replace your lost sodium and electrolytes and help sustain your glucose levels.