Food nutrients
Food nutrients and nutrition, the natural way. The benefits of:
Copper, magnesium, calcium, zinc, potassium, and selenium.
Vitamins are essential for proper development of the human
body. Daily intake is hard to calculate since many minerals are
consumed through normal or abnormal eating habits. The body
needs nutrition along with a vitamin and mineral supplements,
such as b1, b12, b6, b2 and the c vitamin which works well with
manesium.
Calcium: Works with phosphorus to maintain healthy bones and
teeth;works with magnesium to promote cardiovascular health.
Helps lower risk of colon cancer and keeps heartbeat regular.
Natural sources: milk and dairy products,soybeans, tofu,
sunflower seeds, kale, broccoli.
Recommended daily intake(rdi) : 1,200mg.
Copper: Helps the body to absorb iron,keeping energy levels
high. Helps the body utilize vitamin C.
Natural sources: peas, shrimp, organ meats, prunes.
Daily intake: No recommended daily intake has been established;
current recommendation is 1.5 to 3mg.
Magnesium: Helps the body process calcium and vitamin C.
Helps burn fat,protects against depression.
Natural sources: unmilled grains, figs, almonds, bananas.
Daily intake: 250 to 500 mg.
Potassium: Works with sodium to keep body's water balance
healthy and heartbeat regular. Helps body dispose of waste, helps
send oxygen to the brain.
Natural sources: Citrus fruit, watercress, potatoes, mint leaves.
Daily intake: 1,600 to 2000 mg is considered suitable,though no
RDI has been established.
Selenium: Acts as an antioxidant slowing the aging process and
harding of tissues. Works best with vitamin E,another
antioxidant;the two mutually enhance each other's potency.
Protects against certain cancers,reduce risk of heart disease and
stroke.
Natural sources: Sea food, onions, garlic, brown rice.
Daily intake: 50 mcg for women, 70 mcg for men.
Zinc: Helps ensure healthy functions of the body's enzyme
systems. Essential for protein synthesis,speeds the healing of
wounds, reduce length and severity of colds.
Natural sources: Wheat germ, oysters, pumpkin seeds, ground
mustard, nonfat dry milk.
Daily intake: 12 to 15 mg.
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