An Overview of Minerals and What They Do
December 9th 2006 22:08
Minerals are a very important part of any diet. They can be found in foods and supplements alike. Regardless of how you choose to consume this element it is essential for our body’s overall health. Below are the minerals, what they do for you and places they are found to help better educate you on your nutritional needs.
• Calcium- This is essential for strong healthy bones and teeth, the working order of muscles, healthy nerve function, healthy blood, and can also reduce risks of certain cancer. It is found in milk and dairy products, leafy green veggies, and sardines and salmon.
• Chromium- This works with your body’s insulin and changes carbs and fat into energy for your body. It is found in whole grains, bran, liver, and American cheese.
• Copper-this is essential for healthy heart function and skin formation. It is found in liver, whole grains, nuts/seeds, and shellfish.
• Iron-it is essential for two major issues for you body’s blood.
1) It helps form red blood cells
2) Helps carry oxygen into your blood.
It is found in fish, poultry, whole grains, fruits and green vegetables.
• Magnesium- It helps your body metabolize food and is essential for cell communication. It is found in whole grains, nuts, green vegetables, bananas and legumes.
• Phosphorus-Essential for strong bones and teeth and helps your body release energy. It is found in milk, poultry, fish, legumes and fruits.
• Potassium-This not only helps with your nerves but also helps your muscles and stabilizes blood pressure. It is found in fruits legumes, vegetables and some meats.
• Selenium-Essential for a healthy heart and is also a great antioxidant. It is found in liver, kidney, seafood and grains.
• Sodium- this is table salt. Not only does it flavor our food but it also maintains all the fluids in the body. On top pf these fine qualities. It also plays an active role. In nerve transmission, muscle contraction and helps control the rhythm of your heart.
• Zinc-It is essential for sperm production, improves immune function, blood clotting, and is needed for the production of energy. It is found in poultry, eggs, oysters, nuts, milk, yogurt and whole grain products.
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Nice post and a good comment from Adele.
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Comment by Manda
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Thanks Adele- Most people fail to realize the importance... I wish more information would and could be present on foods to educate the public of these health issues.
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Thanks.
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Hi Cathy, it's been a long time. Thanks so much for coming by to see me.
Comment by Jessicca
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These are important to know the functions of minerals, but we almost must be aware that if we take it in concentrated form we might tax our liver and kidney if our water intake isn't enough.
Natural is always great, but with all the pesticides, how many percent of the minerals are left in fruits, vegetables and other plants? Even the meat is contaminated with chemical to beef up the animals.
Comment by Manda
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Yes, most people don't realize the importance or the toxicity levels of the essential needs of our bodies.
Thank you for the thought provoking comment... as always it is a pleasure.