Is Yogurt Good for the Body?

I have been reading a lot about yogurt lately. Most literature say that it's good for the body because of its numerous benefits. This is also said to be a bad breath buster. Aside from that, it also contains live microorganisms that is good for digestion. Good digestion means getting rid of toxic wastes from the body which in turn will keep it healthy.

There are many reasons why you should grab yogurt every time you go to the grocery.

* Aids your slimming efforts because it makes you feel full.
* Aids digestion and therefore keeps the colon clean. It helps in maintaining regular bowel movement as well.
* If you're lactose intolerant, you can get your vitamin D calcium supply by eating yogurt. This may result to lower risk of osteoporosis.
* Helps reduce the risk of high blood pressure.
* Lowers occurrence of vaginal infection.

There are many yogurt brands available in your favorite grocery. Before reaching for one, read the label. Choose the one with low sugar content. Look for vitamin D and calcium content too. If you can't tolerate the taste of yogurt, feel free to mix it with your favorite fruit. Eat your banana with yogurt, or peaches or strawberries. The possibilities are endless.

Multivitamins and Vitamin C

For a week now, am taking multivitamins Revicon (because of the iron content) and 500 mg of Ascorbic acid (generic) everyday. I did some reading on the net regarding this combination. And the reason I am doing this is because I found out that vitamin C actually helps in the absorption of iron.

I have good experience with Revicon and Ascorbic Acid in the past but this is the first time that I combined both and introduced it into my diet. So far, it's good. The craving for excess food stopped. I credit that to Ascorbic Acid. My menstrual cycle has become regular. I attribute that to the iron content of my multivitamins.

Anyway, am not concluding yet. It's been only a week and I decided to wait till after a month at least to see what this combination has given my body. I hope all for the better.

I Want To Be Complete

What do you want to be when you grow up? Anybody who is given the chance to get anything that s/he desires definitely will opt to be COMPLETE. That is the selling point of Centrum. And so they sell a multivitamin that has Vitamins and Minerals from A to Zinc.

Based on my experience, multivitamins affect each individual in different ways and before you fall for advertising and marketing strategies, try it first for a week or so.

Am on my 8th day of taking Centrum and I am still observing its effect on my mind and body. Am not looking for miracle, no multivitamins can give you that, just renewed vigor, sound sleep and keeping stress at bay. Am I asking for too much?

Anyway, here is the list of what Centrum has:
(Fact sheet from their website)

Supplement Facts
Serving Size 1 Tablet
Each Tablet Contains % Daily Value
Vitamin A 3500 IU (29% as Beta-Carotene) 70%
Vitamin C 90 mg 150%
Vitamin D 400 IU 100%
Vitamin E 30 IU 100%
Vitamin K 25 mcg 31%
Thiamin 1.5 mg 100%
Riboflavin 1.7 mg 100%
Niacin 20 mg 100%
Vitamin B6 2 mg 100%
Folic Acid 500 mcg 125%
Vitamin B12 6 mcg 100%
Biotin 30 mcg 10%
Pantothenic Acid 10 mg 100%
Calcium 200 mg 20%
Iron 18 mg 100%
Phosphorus 109 mg 11%
Iodine 150 mcg 100%
Magnesium 100 mg 25%
Zinc 11 mg 73%
Selenium 55 mcg 79%
Copper 0.9 mg 45%
Manganese 2.3 mg 115%
Chromium 35 mcg 29%
Molybdenum 45 mcg 60%
Chloride 72 mg 2%
Potassium 80 mg 2%
Boron 150 mcg *
Nickel 5 mcg *
Silicon 2 mg *
Tin 10 mcg *
Vanadium 10 mcg *
Lutein 250 mcg *
Lycopene 300 mcg *
*Daily Value (%DV) not established.


INGREDIENTS:
Dibasic Calcium Phosphate, Magnesium Oxide, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Carbonate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Ascorbic Acid (Vit. C), Ferrous Fumarate, dl-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate (Vit. E). Contains < 2% of: Acacia, Anhydrous Citric Acid, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Beta Carotene, Biotin, Boric Acid, BHT, Calcium Pantothenate, Calcium Stearate, Cholecalciferol (Vit. D), Chromium Picolinate, Corn Starch, Crospovidone, Cupric Sulfate, Cyanocobalamin (Vit. B12), dl-Alpha Tocopherol, FD&C Yellow 6 Aluminum Lake, Folic Acid, Gelatin, Hydrogenated Palm Oil, Hypromellose, Lutein, Lycopene, Maltodextrin, Manganese Sulfate, Medium-Chain Triglycerides, Modified Food Starch, Niacinamide, Nickelous Sulfate, Phytonadione (Vit. K), Polyethylene Glycol, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Potassium Iodide, Pregelatinized Corn Starch, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vit. B6), Riboflavin (Vit. B2), Silicon Dioxide, Sodium Ascorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Metavanadate, Sodium Molybdate, Sodium Selenate, Sorbic Acid, Stannous Chloride, Sucrose, Talc, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vit. B1), Titanium Dioxide, Tricalcium Phosphate, Vitamin A Acetate (Vit. A), Zinc Oxide. May also contain < 2%: Sodium Aluminum Silicate.

Suggested Use:
Adults - One tablet daily with food. Not formulated for use in children.

As with any supplement, if you are pregnant, nursing, or taking medication, consult your doctor before use.

WARNING:
Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6. Keep this product out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or poison control center immediately.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Long-term intake of high levels of vitamin A (excluding that sourced from beta-carotene) may increase the risk of osteoporosis in adults. Do not take this product if taking other vitamin A supplements.