04/10/2021
MIN talks MINerals this fine day ☀️💥Save this now & read later or better read now.A mineral deficiency usually occurs when our body doesn’t obtain or absorb the required amount of a mineral.
⬇️A deficiency often happens slowly over time & can be caused by a number of reasons like an increased need for the mineral, lack of the mineral in the diet, or difficulty absorbing the mineral from food. FATIGUE, weakness & tiredness.
✨Calcium deficiency - Cal is needed for strong bones, teeth & proper function of your blood vessels, muscles, nerves, & hormones. Natural sources of calcium include milk, yogurt, 🧀, & small 🐠with bones, beans, and peas. Vegetables such as 🥦, kale, and Chinese cabbage also provide calcium.
✨Iron deficiency - More than half of the iron in your body is in red blood cells. An important part of hemoglobin, a protein that carries oxygen to your tissues.The best sources of iron are meat, 🍗🐔, or fish. Plant-based foods such as beans or lentils are also good sources.
✨Magnesium deficiency - The body needs magnesium for responses that control blood glucose levels & blood pressure. Proper function of 💪🏽 & nerves, brain function, energy metabolism, & protein production. Good sources are legumes, nuts, seeds, whole grains, spinach etc.
✨Potassium deficiency- Potassium is a mineral that functions as an electrolyte. The best sources of potassium are fruits & vegetables, such as 🍌, 🥑, dark leafy greens,potatoes, & plums. The most common cause is excessive fluid loss & The symptoms include muscle cramping & weakness.
✨Zinc deficiency- Zinc plays a role in many aspects of the body’s metabolism & important for proper growth & development during pregnancy, childhood and adolescence. Zinc is found in oysters, red meat, beans, nuts, etc. Zinc deficiency can cause loss of appetite, taste, or smell.
↘️We can aim to achieve hitting mineral intake through our daily & weekly food choices keeping in mind the environment, produce etc we put ourselves in ✅ Do not self supplement without having all the info, talk to a health expert. 💌DM for any queries.
