11 Nutrients we can't do without!

[monniej]

i found this article today and thought that it would be very helpful to my mut sisters. i, of course, am perimenopausal so i'm always looking for tips on how to keep my self regulated with diet and exercise. this way i can avoid having to take medication as i go through this "change of life". my guess is the earlier you start these regimes the better you'll be when you reach my age! i hope this helps!

1. beta carrotene - dark green & orange fruits & veggies (carrots, yams)

helps in maintaining immune function and cell growth

2. b12 - eggs, yogurt

nerve & red blood cell maintenance & dna production

3. chromium - whole grains, nuts, raisins

turns food into energy

4. vitamin K - greens, soybeans, olive oil

blood coagulation and wound healing

5. potassium - fruits, veggies (guava, kiwi)

maintains blood pressure, heart & liver function, digestion

6. magnesium - avocados, nuts, kiwi, greens

helps in energy production & biochemical reactions

7. vitamin C - okra, green bell peppers, oranges

builds collagen, bone maintenance

8. vitamin D - fish, fortified milk, natural sunlight

bone maintenance

9. folic acid/folate - greens, liver, dried beans

needed for the production of new cells!

10. zinc - chickpeas, turkey, pumpkin seeds, tofu, swiss cheese

immune function & regulates testosterone

11. vitamin E - sunflower seeds, spinach, almonds

immune system function.

11 Featured Nutrients: Why You Need Them - Diet & Fitness - MSN Health & Fitness - 1

 

[aprilpgb22]

Thank you MonnieJ i needed this a lot.

 

[magosienne]

great article ! i will just add iron, helps for the production of red blood cells. you can find it in red meat, spirulina (great weed found as a food supplement, contains vitamins and other nutrients), spinach, lentils.

magnesium also acts against stress ^^.

 

[MamaRocks]

Good Info, thanks.

 

[monniej]

Originally Posted by magosienne /img/forum/go_quote.gif great article ! i will just add iron, helps for the production of red blood cells. you can find it in red meat, spirulina (great weed found as a food supplement, contains vitamins and other nutrients), spinach, lentils.
magnesium also acts against stress ^^.

great additions! thanks!

 

[blonde bomb]

great post...thank youuu