Have you ever considered taking a supplement? Could be a vitamin supplement, fish oil, flax seed, or maybe even an herb? Supplements have a purpose in our health, however we do encourage you to choose food first as they provide the more natural source of vitamins and minerals. An example of this would be vitamin D and calcium that we can get from a healthy intake of dairy products like milk, yogurt, and cottage cheese. If you are lactose intolerant or have an allergy to milk, then a supplement may be appropriate for you. Tonight at our STRIVE 2 Survive lecture, Deidra VanGilder, PharmD will be discussing when taking supplements are appropriate, which ones are safe, and how much we should be taking. Since supplements are not regulated by the FDA, it’s important to take appropriate precaution and ask your doctor or pharmacist before taking them. I always enjoy Deidra’s lecture as this is definitely a “hot topic” in nutrition and a great part of our STRIVE 2 Survive program.
-Kelsey
