Real California Fruits or Vitamin Supplements?

You like to live healthy, but are not quite sure if it is necessary to take vitamin supplements? In this article you'll find a comparison of fruits and vitamin supplements.

 

Fruits available in California

There are several juicy and rich real California fruits all year round available and some are seasonal ones. There is an abundant supply of California’s Hass Avocados since the suitable climatic conditions prevail all year round. A fresh California Avocado contributes beneficial nutrients such as fiber, potassium, vitamin E and lutein to the healty diet. Avocados can help reduce intake of extra calories. They are available at local grocers around the country.

California is the largest producer of peaches, plums and nectarines, most of which are grown in San Joaquin Valley. Fresh peaches, plums and nectarines contain no fats. All three fruits are good sources of vitamin C and contain other important vitamins and minerals including potassium and vitamin A. They are available from May till end of September. All three fruits can be stored in a paper bag or fruit bowl at a room temperature for 1-3 days.

Fresh oranges, lemons, limes, grapefruits and tangerines are also available in California throughout the year. These fruits contain healthy nutrients such as vitamin C, folate, potassium and phytochemicals which are necessary to maintain a healthy lifestyle. The Office of Dietary Supplements offers fact sheets which provide responsible information about the role of vitamins and minerals in health and disease.

Other fruits available in California include grapes, kiwifruits, cantaloupe (muskmelons), casaba, Crenshaw, honey dews, Persian melons, watermelons, pears and many other seasonal fruits. All these fruits are rich sources of essential nutrients required for a healthy body. They are usually easily available in most of the grocery shops or local markets all over the country at reasonable prices. The prices differ from shop to shop depending on the quality or the grade of the fruit.

Vitamin supplements

Vitamin supplements are available in pills, tablets, capsules, liquid, powder or chewing gum. One bottle contains all healthy nutrients and other ingredients essential for good health. A body requires all the vital nutrients to perform at its maximum potential. In order to achieve and maintain proper health it is necessary that humans consume all the essential nutrients. Quite often the daily diet is inadequate, so it is increasingly seen that vitamin supplements have become part of everyday diet. The Office of Dietary Supplements offers lots of useful information for those interested in dietary supplements.

Generally a vitamin supplement costs from $24 to $35 depending on the brand. There is a wide range of products offered, regarding different concerns of the customers such as anti aging pills, body toning pills, natural skin care, natural herbs etc. There are various sites available for online shopping of vitamin pills. For information on specific brands or products, have a look at the MedlinePlus Drugs, Supplements, and Herbal Information list.

Comparison between fruits and vitamin supplements

Vitamin supplements are not used as a substitute for a healthy diet, but rather as a supplementation of necessary nutrients that are missing in daily diet.

Quality

Vitamin supplements are available in different brands that differ in quality. It is impossible for a consumer to compare them. Some pills may also have side effects.
In order to buy a good quality fruit one should look for ripeness, good color, no bruises on the fruit and no decay and some packages carry a grade.

Nutritional value

Vitamin supplements provide a specific vitamin or mineral that helps lose or gain weight, boost energy levels or ease pains. The ingredients found in such supplements are vitamin, minerals, herbs, amino acids or enzymes.
Fruits contain all the nutrients that a body needs. Different fruits contain different nutrients. But modern crops have certain limitations in their nutritional value so that certain fruits, if not eaten within a specific time period, lose its nutritional value and thus get rotten.

Price

Vitamin supplements usually costs from $24 to $35. Different brands have different price tags depending upon their quality and quantity.
Fruits are usually sold at reasonable rates in almost all the local shops around the country. The price varies from quality and the grade of the fruit.

Ease of buying and storing

Vitamin supplements are easily available in many medical stores. Many websites also provide online shopping for vitamins, offering a wide range of brands. It must be stored in a dry and cool place to avoid hot and humid climate. Fruits are available in almost all the local shops and they can be easily purchased by consumers according to their convenience and choice and reasonable rates. Fruits need to be stored in a clean and hygienic place. The temperature under which the fruits need to be stored varies.

The gifts of Mother Nature are far superior to the human inventions like vitamin supplements. Have a look at this factsheet from the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine for a critical point of view on herbal supplements. So keep eating the organic fruits and you will not need any supplements.


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