Over at Fitness Spotlight is a great little article describing how we all ended up vitamin and mineral deficient.

Depleted soils. Processed foods. Indoor living. Fear of the sun. Pretty much a complete rejection of the evolutionary lifestyle that sustained us for a couple million years...Just look at all of the studies showing that low vitamin D levels, though high enough to stave off rickets, being tied to cancer, cognitive impairment, heart disease, and any number of other diseases...

...So check out some of the stuff I came across about what specific types of pharmaceuticals do to vitamin and mineral status:

These drugs/substances lead to these specific nutrient deficiencies:
* Antibiotics - Vitamin A, B-12, C, E, K, Biotin, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium
* Chelators - Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Zinc
* Anticonvulsants - Vitamin B-2, B-12, C, F, K, Folic Acid, Calcium, Magnesium
* Antidiabetics (Oral) - Vitamin B-2, B-12, C, D, Folic Acid
* Antihistamines - Vitamin C
* Aspirin - Calcium, Folic Acid, Iron, Potassium, C, B Complex

How many people are reaching for the antibiotics at every little illness?

So, what is the best line of defense against vitamin and mineral deficiencies? Simply eating whole foods that are closest to nature. Unprocessed meats, fruit, vegetables, beans, nuts, and berries are always tasty and delicious; the right choice. Find these colorful and naturally attractive foods in your store's parameter.
 
So what are you waiting for? Grab a shopping cart and fill it full of the foods your body craves. Whole foods are power packed super-foods that get you more "bang" (vitamins and minerals) for your buck.