Do I Really Need Supplement?
Is
it necessary? I am neither
medical professional nor dietician/nutritionist, far from anything professional
related to health. Personally,
taking supplement for health maintenance never crossed my mind before. Why
would I take it? Why wasting money when I can get the necessary vitamins from
whole foods? Malaysia, especially Sabah blessed with abundant fresh foods. Why
would I let more chemical goes into my body? For me, supplement is supplement
which comes in a medicine-like bottle, a colorful pill, comes with a price,
etc. Don't talk about taking it..
Supplement Is Necessary When..
When
I say yes or no to something, I tend to justify. Whether I say it out or no,
it's a different story. As a nursing mom for 2 plus manager and maid at my own
home, it required me to be "energetic" and "alert" all the
times (Even during night time, or else I can't feed my babies or change the diaper).
Whole food never been a problem because I always keep stock and market is just
few minutes away from home. My diet is quite good, I eat grains, vegetables,
fruits, meats, dairy foods.. basically each from the food group. How much my
body needs from each group, I don't know.. All I know, as long as I am full,
feeling good, that's it. Hahaha.. Exercise? Yes, I do (By doing the household
chores). Regardless, I was so tired before end of the day (at the same time, I
want to breastfed my kids as long as they want). Then.. I start looking into
this so called supplement. I think, at least I need multivitamin. Then the
searching begins..
Natural or Synthetic Supplement? How to Tell?
Now
that I am into supplement, there are ton of choices out there. Famous brand,
less-famous brand, expensive, can-have, etc. As for natural vs synthetic, of
course I choose natural. Is natural really natural? Hmmm.. Let's google. And I
found this very informative article from these two links, that at least give me
some clues about it (some of them really "technical" which I have no
idea what's it all about):
I Choose Shaklee because..
I
have admitted that I chose Shaklee over other brand for its famous
marketing over the FaceBook, which emphasizes on breastfeeding. Of
course I was looking for supplement that is safe for nursing mom because
whatever goes into my body will transfer into my babies body too. Still in
doubt whether I did choose the right brand, I continue do some readings from
their website. I guess, their product philosophy really comforts
me.
I
also come across to this site, which compiles what health professionals
say about Shaklee that affirmed me about my choice.
Phew!!
I am feeling good.
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