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How important are minerals in your diet?
Minerals (along with vitamins) are required for a wide variety of functions in the body. They are used for fluid balance, the formation of bones and teeth, involved in nerve function and allow us to unlock the energy in our food amongst other things. An example of their extensive use is Magnesium, which is used for over 300 enzymatic reactions in the body. Getting a range of minerals through your diet on a daily basis is important for health and optimum function. Minerals come from the soil into plants, therefore, the quality of the soil and how an item has been farmed will affect the mineral density of a food. In general, the richest sources of minerals are fruits, vegetables, grains, pulses, nuts, and seeds.
Certain minerals are needed in a larger quantity than others such as calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, sodium, potassium, and chloride. Others are required in lesser quantity but are no less important; these are called trace minerals such as iron, zinc, iodine, fluoride, selenium, and copper.
Below are the richest sources of each of the mineral:

Author: Donna Mastriani, S.N.H.S. Dip., Nutritionist / Care Manager
Donna has a diploma in Advanced Holistic Nutrition and 10 years customer service experience so is perfect as the Customer Care Manager, who manages the 24/7 team for global support.
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