Year: 2011

Sodium has high affinity for water and can hold 50 times its weight in water within the body’s tissues. Potassium, on the other hand, helps to normalize the body’s degree of water retention. To increase your potassium intake, concentrate on eating fresh fruits, vegetables, and legumes.

Moderate amounts of sunlight are good for your health. Sunlight converts cholesterol into Vitamin D and helps speed up the elimination of toxins through the skin.

Studies show that 75%of Americans do notconsume the recommended amounts of calcium on a daily basis. To increase your calcium consumption, consider adding dark, leafy greens such as kale, turnip greens and spinach to your diet.