Minerals and Nutrition Interconnection!!!
Minerals Have you heard about them? We need them in small proportions but trust me, their small proportion can make a big difference want to know how so let’s join me in this journey!
The A-Team of Minerals:
Let’s meet some of the star players:
- Calcium: Not just for strong bones!
- A major mineral found in the human body, all bones are made of calcium
- It keeps your heart beating, your muscles flexing, and your nerves firing. Plus, it helps keep those pearly whites strong!
- Iron: The energizer bunny of minerals
- This mineral is crucial for making hemoglobin, which carries oxygen in your blood.
- Another star of the mineral family is needed for keeping energy.
- Magnesium: The chill pill of the mineral world
- Magnesium might be your new best friend. It helps regulate muscle and nerve function, and blood sugar levels, and even helps make protein and bone.
- Zinc: Your immune system’s sidekick
- When the cold season hits, zinc is the mineral you want in your corner. It helps your immune system fight off invading bacteria and viruses.
- Potassium: The heart’s BFF
- This mineral helps your heart keep a steady beat and your muscles contract. It’s also a pro at managing blood pressure.
Where Can I Find These Mineral Superheroes?
– Calcium: Dairy products, leafy greens, Moringa
– Iron: Red meat, beans, Spirulina
– Magnesium: Nuts, seeds, whole grains
– Zinc: Oysters, beef, pumpkin seeds
– Potassium: Bananas, potatoes, yogurt
The takeaway
Now we all know how these tiny superheros help us keep our bodies healthy. If you can’t fulfill your mineral uptake from your food you try supplements.
NOTE: – IT IS ALWAYS RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT YOUR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL. ALL DATA SHARED HERE ARE FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.
