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I tracked my diet for a week to see if I could get enough nutrients without taking supplements

Allana AkhtarNov 11, 2022, 21:02 IST

I made sure to consume the recommended five to eleven servings of fruits and vegetables to get the vitamins and minerals I need.Allana Akhtar/Insider

  • Dietitians recommend Americans get their nutrients through food, not supplements.
  • I tracked my daily nutrient intake for a week to determine whether I was eating enough through food.
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Americans are buying up supplements, but dietitians say they're better off investing that money in fruits and vegetables.

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I used MyFitnessPal to track the nutrients in my food.

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My first day was protein-packed. I ate Greek yogurt, whey protein powder, chicken, and salmon.

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I balanced leftover biryani, a Pakistani staple, with a cup and a half of salad on the second day.

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The third day I knew I'd be going out to eat, so I made sure to load up on fruits and veggies during the start of the day.

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I went to Trader Joe's on the fourth day and went to town on their frozen tamales and pre-marinated chicken.

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Since I meal-prepped on the fourth day, my fifth day consisted of much of the same food — including a second helping of a frozen Trader Joe's tamale.

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On average, I consumed about what I needed for each nutrient except calcium.

An example of what the daily nutrient breakdown looks like on MyFitnessPal.Allana Akhtar/Insider
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A dietitian said as long as I consumed a balanced, diverse diet, I don't have to track my nutrients.

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