When people tell me supplements are safe because they’re natural, I often tell them that poison ivy is also natural, but you wouldn’t be rubbing it all over your face. This is but one of many problems with supplements, and quite frankly just the way the industry likes it. Supplements are not a life-long solution for nutrition. If it were that easy, why would we need food? 

Come and join me in Part 1 of this two part series on supplements. In today’s episode I'll cover…

• What is a supplement and what are they for
• Why and how they should be taken
• The three variables to remember when taking supplements
• The quality, purity, accuracy, and dosage problems
• Who regulates supplements and what to watch out for
• What is the financial implications of supplements
• One small bite approach if you need to take a supplement

Now stay tuned for next week’s episode where I’ll finish off this two-parter by expanding on what to watch out for, and a food-focused approach will help you get the nutrients you need to help you live a long and nourished life.