Shelly's Shares: Back to Basics: Six Daily Essential Nutrients

Send us Fan MailFeeling overwhelmed by contradictory health advice? You're not alone. The wellness landscape is crowded with competing theories and trending diets, making it challenging to determine what your body truly needs.This episode cuts through the noise to deliver fundamental nutritional wisdom, wrapping up our three-part series on the six essential nutrients your body requires daily. We explore the final three crucial components: vitamins, minerals, and water. Discover the difference between fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K) and water-soluble vitamins (B complex and C), including how they're absorbed, utilized, and excreted by your body. Learn why modern food quality makes supplementation increasingly necessary for optimal health and how addressing mineral deficiencies can dramatically improve energy, sleep quality, and stress management.The episode also demystifies proper hydration with a simple formula to calculate your ideal daily water intake while explaining how beverages like coffee and alcohol affect your hydration status. After 35+ years as a health and wellness professional, Shelly has witnessed firsthand how understanding these basics can transform health outcomes and quality of life.Whether you're just beginning your wellness journey or looking to refine your approach, this episode provides the foundational knowledge you need to make informed decisions about nutrition and supplementation. For mothers seeking personalized support, Shelly also shares information about her Moms who Flourish mentorship program, designed to help you integrate wellness practices into your motherhood journey. Connect with her through the contact information in the show notes to learn how she can support you in your health goals.CONNECT WITH SHELLY: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wellnesswithshellyj https://www.instagram.com/momswhoflourishFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShellyJefferis A few of Shelly's favorite clean products:High quality, clean nutrition and beauty products: https://shellyjefferis.isagenixClean-crafted wine, free from chemicals & pesticides:https://scoutandcellar.com/?u=healthyhappyhoursJuJu Non-toxic candles & air fresheners:https://goodjujucandles.com/?ref=mrtgnyghCoupon code for 10% off: ShellyJefferisThank you for listening to the Words of Wellness podcast with Shelly Jefferis. I am honored and so grateful to have you here and it would mean the world to me if you could take a minute to follow, leave a 5-star review and share  the podcast with anyone you love and anyone you feel could benefit from the message.Thank you and God Bless! And remember to do something for yourself, for your wellness on this day! In Health, Shelly