Minerals In Food And What We Should Know About Them

In the previous article, we talked about vitamins that can be found in the food. But do you know where to find them?

Minerals are catalysts for many biological processes in the body - transmission of nervous system impulses, muscle reactions, digestion, hormone production, nutrient digestion. Some minerals act as antioxidants - they participate in the natural detox process of the body. Minerals enhance the beneficial properties and effectiveness of vitamins. There are two types: microelements (iron, zinc, selenium, copper, etc.) and macroelements (sodium, calcium, potassium, chlorine, magnesium and phosphorus).

6 of the most important minerals you need:

Calcium

Maintains the strength and density of bones and teeth, promotes clotting of the blood, participates in the transmission of nerve impulses in the body and contraction of muscles.

Contained in: dairy products, figs, spinach, broccoli, nuts and seeds, beans.

Iron

It produces energy (if you are tired of having an iron deficiency), is involved in the transfer of oxygen and the formation of haemoglobin plays a key role in the processes of the body's growth, strengthens the muscles, including the heart muscle.

Natural sources of iron are meat, fish and seafood, spinach, celery, broccoli, parsley, brussels sprouts, oats, wheat, rice, eggs, dairy products, natural chocolate, cashew, sunflower, dried fruits, turmeric, curry, cumin, pepper, cinnamon and more.

Zinc

Strengthens the immune system, promotes digestion, slows the ageing process, maintains hormonal balance, central nervous system, skeletal and reproductive systems, protects against infections.

Among the sources of zinc are red meat, chickpeas, cashew, beans, almonds, pumpkin seeds, oysters, black chocolate, cocoa powder.

Chrome

Reduces the risk of diabetes and insulin resistance, protects against heart disease, improves the immune system, fights stress, regulates body fat and increases muscle mass.

It is contained in Broccoli, cheese, tender meat, grape juice, potatoes, bananas, green beans, nuts, mushrooms, asparagus, bananas, apples, garlic, basil, red wine, orange juice, whole grain bread, cereals.

Potassium

Regulates blood pressure, protects against hypertension and heart attack, improves memory and concentration, is extremely important for muscle contractions and good heart and lung function.

Can be found in broccoli, bananas, spinach, legumes, potatoes, all kinds of meat, salmon, tuna, cod and others.

Magnesium

Magnesium plays an important role in over 300 functions in the human body - growth, metabolism, regulation of heart rhythm. Supports the nervous system, muscle contraction, participates in the formation of collagen, strengthens the immune system and is a natural antidepressant. One of the symptoms of a lack of magnesium is chronic fatigue.

Magnesium sources are pulses, whole grains, raw nuts, cocoa, leafy vegetables, magnesium oil.

Make the right choice - let food be your natural remedy and prevention. There is nothing more important than health! 🍀