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MINERALS but mighty

Let food be thy medicine.” This quote is often assigned to Hippocrates.

Funny thing though, he didn’t actually say it: it’s been widely disproved, in fact. But whoever did say it was onto something.

Fake quotes are just as popular as fad diets, wonder cures and lifestyle brands which are just as popular as new and improved supplements and meal replacements.

Amongst those doing a fair amount of exercise, there is always the “to supplement or not to supplement, that is the question” conundrum.

So how does one sift through all this information while holding down a job or studying, having a family and generally trying to survive 2020, in all its glory? I’ll tell you how.

Nutrients on the plate

The primary goal is to eat real food. Food is amazing because it’s not just tasty, it’s fuel. It also contains

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