Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Nutrition thieves

Milk and dairy products: robs zinc and calcium



Trans-fat and saturated fats: interferes with enzymes activities



Sugar: increases copper deficiency and leaches magnesium which are excreted in the urine



Sodium: constantly depletes magnesium and potassium from the body



Phosphates: is an essential mineral but large amounts from processed foods cause the digestive tract to be sluggish, thus preventing absorption of vitamins and minerals



Pesticides: interferes with the body's ability to use vitamin B6



Free radicals: deteriorates the body's immune and defense system