Essential Vitamins and Minerals Infographic

Author: Professional Whey   Date Posted:19 March 2013 

Vitamins and minerals play a vital role in maintaining our health. We absorb vitamins and minerals from the plant and animal sources we eat and need them to grow and develop healthily.

Whilst most sports nutrition and supplement stores want you to consume a multi vitamin/mineral supplement we believe the healthiest way to get the majority of your vitamins and minerals is through a balanced diet of wholefoods.

As organic and as whole as possible whilst minimising overly processed foods. If you feel you still need a boost then add some superfoods to your diet as they are packed with nutrients.

Here is a breakdown of the most essential vitamins & minerals, why they are needed, how to identify a deficiency and a natural source...just ignore the bowl of cereal! We've got no idea how it sneaked onto this awesome infographic!