28/02/2026
Did you know, one of the symptoms of a zinc deficiency is the loss of taste and smell? Without zinc, we lose those senses.
So what exactly is zinc - and why does it matter that we get enough? Zinc is an essential nutrient, critical for many different reasons, including...
• skin health
• wound healing
• immune function
• nerve function
• metabolism and digestion
• protection against inflammation
• protection against acne
Our bodies are unable produce or store zinc - so making sure we get it through our food and supplements is very important. There are many foods that will help make sure you’re getting enough - here are some of our favourites!
🍝 wholemeal spaghetti
🥣 oats
🫘 lentils
😋 couscous
🍲 quinoa
🎃 pumpkin seeds
🍛 tofu and tempeh
🍚 wholegrain rice
🥜 pine nuts, cashews and almonds
🥄 tahini (sesame seed paste)
If you’d like some tailored advice on how to make sure you’re getting all the nutrients you need, book in with one of our private GPs at a time that suits you (including evenings and weekends!).