These days everything from cereal to vodka is fortified with vitamins and minerals. But getting 500% of a day’s worth of vitamin C might not be necessary — or have any health benefits at all. In fact, several experts say getting mega-doses of some vitamins might even be risky, not to mention costly.
Here are four so-called “healthy” foods that actually may be harmful to your health … and your wallet:
Brenda Berg’s Story:
When Brenda initially signed up, she wanted to drastically improve her health, and be in the best shape of her life. During our first appointment, Brenda shared that she felt something wasn’t quite right. She was working out daily, dieting and taking an array of vitamins, with no real improvements. Brenda suffered from fatigue, inadequate sleep, and body-aches that would actually wake her up in the middle of the night. She also had about 20 pounds to lose, with no success in her previous dietary intervention of calorie restriction–also known as dieting. Finally, Brenda really wanted to be healthy (I’m quoting Brenda) ” I just want to be health and look good for my age. I want my energy back!”
Stella Metsovas–a nationally accredited media expert–was voted ‘Best Nutritionist’ in Orange County by Citysearch and has been named ‘One of America’s Nutrition Experts’ by Womans Day magazine.
