There are two types of minerals: macrominerals and microminerals. Macrominerals are minerals you need larger amounts of than microminerals. The macromineral group is made up of calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, and sodium. Some of the important microminerals are chromium, copper, iodine, iron, manganese, molybdenum, selenium, and zinc.

Magnesium - Every cell in your body needs magnesium. It's important for energy - so if you want to have fun with your friends, magnesium is a key team player. You also need magnesium to make more than 300 different enzymes to send messages along the nerve pathways, help your muscles relax, keep your heart beating, maintain strong bones and teeth, and keep your blood pressure normal. Lots of foods contain magnesium. Good sources are leafy vegetables, whole grains, seafood, beans, and nuts.

Phosphorus - Phosphorus is the second most abundant mineral in your body, about 1 percent of your body weight. Over 80 percent of that partners with calcium to support your bones and teeth. Phosphorus is abundant in all types of foods so it is difficult to be deficient in it. Good sources of phosphorus are legumes (peas and beans), milk/milk products, nuts, cheese, eggs, grains, meat, and poultry. Click here for more information.

Our bodies are not self-sufficient. In order to lead a healthy, active life, we need a steady supply of nutrients and water every day. By eating a balance of nutritious whole foods (fresh vegetables, fresh fruits, whole grains, good proteins, etc.) and drinking water, you'll get the nutritional support needed to juggle everyday living to help you stay on top of your game!

Fat-soluble vitamins are stored in your body, mainly in fat tissues and the liver. Vitamins A, D, E. and K are fat-soluble, meaning they dissolve in fat but not in water. They are happy to remain stored in your body and the body's own intelligence will send them to where they are needed at the right time.

Water-soluble vitamins are different. They really can't be stored in the body for very long. That's because these vitamins dissolve in water, so extra amounts are carried out of your body. Because they don't stick around, you need to replenish them every day. Vitamin C and all the B vitamins are watersoluble. Click here for more information.

The body's defenses are influenced by the strength of our immunity. The strength of our immune system determines our ability to resist infection and suppress the growth of abnormal cells. It's the key to fighting every kind of insult to the body; from those little scratches kids get on the playground to the massive amount of viruses that constantly try to invade us. Even the aging process may be related to deteriorating immunity.

Several factors reduce the strength of our immune system such as poor nutrition, stress, environmental pollutants, and overexposure to the intake of drugs and chemicals from processed foods. Click here for more information.