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Do You Know Where to Get All Your Vitamins and Minerals?

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Do You Know Where to Get All Your Vitamins and Minerals?
The best way to ensure you get all of the vitamins and minerals you need is by eating a wide variety of foods. Tatjana Baibakova/Shutterstock
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Vitamins and minerals might not always get the love they deserve, but the truth is they keep you healthy and functional and protect you from countless diseases.

Vitamins are organic substances that come from plants and animals. They’re often called “essential” because there are only a few, such as vitamin D, that the body can synthesize on its own. That means it’s essential that we get them from food.

Mat Lecompte
Mat Lecompte
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Starting as a journalist over 10 years ago, Mat has not only honed his belief system and approach with practical experience, but he has also worked closely with nutritionists, dieticians, athletes, and fitness professionals. He embraces natural healing methods and believes that diet, exercise and willpower are the foundation of a healthy, happy, and drug-free existence.
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