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Sunday, January 1, 2012

Multivitamin Diet Part 3

I'll take some manganese with a side of molybdenum please.

MORE MINERALS

· Phosphorus

o Normal cell function, energy production, bone growth

o Dairy, peas, meats, poultry, legumes, nuts, eggs, some cereals and bread

· Iodine

o Production of thyroid hormones

o Processed foods, iodized salt, seafood

· Magnesium

o Regular heart rhythm, bone strength, muscle and nerve function

o Leafy greens, Brazil nuts, almonds, soybeans, halibut, quinoa

· Zinc

o Supports immunity, nerve and reproductive functions, enhances insulin action, maintains glucose metabolism

o Red meat, some seafood, fortified cereals

· Selenium

o Protects cells from damage (antioxidant), regulates thyroid hormone

o Organ meats, seafood, some plants (grown in soil with selenium), Brazil nuts, some grains, poultry

· Copper

o Important for the metabolism and absorption of iron

o Seafood, nuts, seeds, whole bran, cereals, whole grains

· Manganese

o Important in formation of bones and some enzymes

o Nuts, beans, legumes, tea, whole grains

· Chromium

o Helps control blood sugar levels by aiding insulin action, metabolism of carbohydrates

o Meat, poultry, fish, some cereals, oysters, yeast, potatoes

· Molybdenum

o Key in production of some enzymes

o Legumes, grains, nuts

· Chloride

o Balances body fluids, essential for the digestion of gastric juices

o Table and sea salt, vegetables, seaweed, rye, tomatoes, lettuce, celery, olives

· Potassium

o Maintain normal fluid balance, control blood pressure by regulating heart contractions, decrease risk of kidney stones

o Sweet potato, banana, yogurt, yellow fin, tuna, soybeans, cantaloupe, dried fruits, some meats

   DON'T FORGET YOUR OMEGA 3s!!

   DHA and EPA

o Reduce inflammation, prevent blood clots, lower amounts of fats in blood stream

o Flax seeds, walnuts, sardines, salmon, soybeans, halibut, scallops, shrimp, tofu, tuna

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