few extra minutes in the morning to eat some quality food (an egg and an apple; a bowl of steel-cut oatmeal (which can be prepared earlier and reheated) with berries and cinna- mon. This small step can change your mental clarity, energy, and moti- vation levels for the entire day. • Look at and address the deeper causes of your stress and fatigue.
Are Supplements for Everyone? Aside from the confusion and contra- dictions about what defi nes a “healthy diet”, there is another, equally confus- ing tier to nutritional health: vitamin and mineral supplementation. Jack explains that most people are defi cient in at least one, but often multiple, vitamins and minerals. In fact, accord- ing to Jack, “Most people are running on fumes.”
At a minimum, we should all be
taking a daily, “high-potency” multi- vitamin. Jack stresses the ‘high-poten- cy’. The typical 1-a-day type vitamins from your local drug store don’t quite offer the same strength and effi cacy of a high-potency variety available at most health food stores. Beyond the multi-vitamin, other nutrient supple- ments may be added that are specifi c to your health and performance needs. The American diet is high in sugars and junk-fats, low in quality proteins, and defi cient in quality nu- trients. If this is the diet you subscribe
“The wise man should consider that health is the greatest of human bless- ings. Let food be your medicine.” ~ Hippocrates
to, taking a high-potency multi-vita- min can make a big difference. Expect improvement in overall functioning and a decrease in fatigue, but the vita- min alone is not going to make up for the additional damage being done to your body. It cannot replace a natural, whole food diet. “You must look at the conditioning of why and how you are eating,” Jack says. For those who adhere to a well- balanced, nutrient-rich diet with lots of diversity, Jack still recommends supplementation. The focus shifts to individualized optimal nutrition. Jack says, “It’s not what you eat, it’s what you absorb.” For instance, some medi- cations can reduce your absorption of certain vitamins. Also, very active people may require higher levels of certain nutrients than they can get from foods. Jack Challem’s new book, No
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to dealing with fatigue. More than likely, more sleep is not the answer. Our fatigue is a symptom of other things that are going on:
• Stress
• Dietary issues • Hormones • Chronic illness • The aging process
The art of eating well, just like other aspects of creating a well-round- ed healthy life, is an ongoing learning process. According to Jack, “We are biochemical creatures, of which the basic building blocks are nutrients. Nutrients are essential to life itself, not just good health. Appreciate this fundamental concept and all else will fall into place.”
For more information about Jack Challem, his nutritional coaching and public speaking services, books, pub- lications and newletter, visit jackchal-
lem.com or email him at nutritionre-
porter@gmail.com.
Jennifer Rischard is a Tucson writer,
TriSports.com sponsored triathlete and full-time mother of three. She has a professional background in group fi tness education and holds a bach- elors degree in Communications from the University of Idaho. Reach her at
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