Vitamin C and Calcium are Essential
There are natural nutrients that provide energy such as vitamin C, calcium and iron. These can be found in a wide range of foods that are easy to find.
Vitamin C: Eating a daily minimum of 80 mg. Found in fruits such as: orange, mandarin, grapefruit, kiwi or papaya. Vitamin C helps to prevent fatigue and chronic fatigue syndrome. It can be taken in supplements of through the fruits mentioned above. If one is going on a diet, they have to take really go care that they get their daily intake of vitamin C.
Calcium: The recommended daily dose is 900 mg. Foods with the highest calcium are those derived from milk. Dairy products bring calcium to the body are: a glass of milk, yoghurt, dairy dessert, 150g white cheese, 25 g cheese Dutchman or 50 g of Camembert-type cheese. When on a diet, it is important you don’t get rid of all dairy products, as some diets suggest. Stick with low or not fat milk that still contain a healthy amount of calcium.
Iron: The recommended intake is 10 mg daily, especially in menopausal women, who need at least 18 milligrams of iron a day. This mineral has a strong influence on our mood, and that is why it is so important to be aware of when dieting. It is nearly almost the case that we eat fatty foods to make ourselves feel better. Taking the right amount of Iron will go a long way in helping us.
Summary
Between 4 or 5 times a week, eat fresh vegetables rich in iron (spinach, kale or Swiss chard).
Once every 15 days I personally eat a small piece of beef liver, which has a very high rate of Iron.
Occasionally, iron-rich dried fruit (apricots, apricot, raisins and dates) and some black chocolate are also a good idea.
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