Many of our military veterans are entirely dependent on the VA healthcare system. With health care costs soaring many cannot afford expensive, private, health insurance. Others have been infected with viral disorders like Hepatitis C and cannot obtain private health insurance even if they can afford it. Our veterans have put their lives on the line for this country and we cannot ignore them when they have medical needs, especially when we have the ability to help them.
Let's show our Military Veterans that we care about them and help guide them to a healthier life through proper nutrition.
Maintaining healthy eating habits and having a well balance diet will help them deal with certain medical conditions. The following information will help the veteran to understand the benefits of good nutrition.
Minerals are very important to your body's health. Your body will use minerals for a variety of different functions; building bones, manufacturing hormones and even keeping your heart rate steady.
There are two separate categories of minerals
· Macro Minerals
· Trace Minerals
Your body requires larger amounts of Macro Minerals than it does of Trace Minerals.
Examples of Macro Minerals include calcium, phosphorus, sodium, potassium, magnesium sulfur and chloride.
Some examples of Trace Minerals would be iron, copper, zinc, cobalt, selenium, fluoride, iodine and manganese.
The most favorable way to get the correct balance of minerals your body requires is through a proper diet. Some minerals, however, may require supplementation to maintain the proper balance. Consult with your doctor for proper mineral balance and general nutritional guidance.
One of the best sources of information on nutrition and mineral balance is available on the VA Website, MyHealtheVet. The web address is, http://www.myhealth.va.gov
There Veterans will find information on general nutrition and charts that will help them to understand the benefits of minerals, what foods provide them, and how they affect the body.
For example, Calcium plays an important role in the formation of bones and teeth, helps with blood clotting, and aids in muscle and nerve function. Calcium can be found in milk, cheese, yogurt, salmon, sardines, kale and broccoli. Too much calcium can lead to kidney stones, calcium deposits, and decreased absorption of iron, zinc and magnesium.
The above referenced example and much more information on minerals are found on the VA website, MyHealtheVet.
Keep your body healthy and enjoy a physically more comfortable and rewarding life.
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