Minerals For Body: Minerals are also needed along with vitamins to keep the body healthy. However, sometimes people are negligent about the necessity of minerals. This is also largely because many people do not know about the significance of minerals and their natural source. Minerals strengthen bones and build and repair muscles. Deficiency of minerals affect hormones. You can make up for the deficiency of minerals in the body with the help of a balanced diet. Let us know the minerals essential for the body and their source. 


Minerals required for the body 



Iron: The deficiency of iron in the body leads to a low blood count and low hemoglobin. To cure iron deficiency you should consume spinach, beetroot, pomegranate, apple, pistachios, amla (gooseberry), dried fruits, green vegetables. 



Calcium: To cure calcium deficiency, you should include milk products, lentils, soybeans, green leafy vegetables, peas, legumes, peanuts, walnuts, sunflower seeds, and oranges. Calcium regulates neuronal functions and strengthens the bones.



Zinc: You must consume zinc to increase immunity. Zinc is found in foods like baked beans, milk, cheese, yogurt, red meat, gram, dal, pumpkin, sesame, peanuts, cashew nuts, almonds, eggs, wheat, and rice. 



Magnesium: Magnesium is essential for strengthening our nervous system and bones. It helps in controlling blood pressure. Include foods like peanuts, soy milk, cashewnuts, almonds, spinach, brown rice, salmon, chicken for magnesium in your diet.



Potassium: Potassium is also essential to keep the heart healthy. You can make up for potassium deficiency in the body with foods like sweet potato, peas, pumpkin, potatoes, banana, orange, cucumber, mushrooms, eggplant, raisins, dates. 



Selenium: The deficiency of selenium in the body may cause muscle weakness and joint pain. To cure this, include soy milk, pork, chicken, fish, egg, banana, blueberry.


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