Minerals and vitamins can be grouped together. Of these two, minerals are the most important as vitamins are largely ineffective without them. The minerals that need to be replenished regularly are calcium, chlorine, magnesium, phospherous,potassium, sodium,sulphur, aluminium, silver, chromium, cobalt, copper, iron, flourine,iodine, lithium, manganese, nickel, selenium, silica, vanadium and zinc. Food sources for these vary from dairy products to seafood. From once your body is sufficient in minerals, then give your attention to vitamins.These are vitamins A, the B complex group, C,D,E ,F, H, L1 and P. The food sources for these vary enormously. If taking food supplements, it is therefore best to take ones that contain both minerals and vitamins in the one tablet rather than just vitamins on their own.

Any adequate daily intake of fiber also needs attention. Fiber is obtained from whole grains, dried fruits, nuts, brown rice and wholegrain breads.

Drink plenty of spring or mineral water between meals in preference to soft drinks.

About the author: Kieran Waldron is a researcher on health issues who is established as an Internet publisher. More information on nutrition can be viewed at the following website: http://www.nutritionaspect.com