Eat Your Minerals! Foods Rich in Iodine and Chromium

Your body synthesizes thyroid hormones with the support of iodine. Thyroid hormones contribute to normal growth and development. Great sources of iodine include lima beans, soybeans, garlic, sesame seeds, Swiss chard,  spinach, turnip greens, seafood, and summer...

Eat Your Minerals: Foods Rich in Iron, Manganese and Zinc

Iron is a component of red blood cells, which carry oxygen to the cells throughout your body. Dried peas and beans, nuts and seeds, legumes and whole grains contain good amounts of iron, as does blackstrap molasses, lean red meat, shellfish, poultry, fish, liver and...

Eat Your Minerals: Foods Rich in Sodium, Phosphorus and Chloride

Sodium helps control your blood volume and blood pressure. Good sources of sodium include table salt, milk, beets, celery, carrots, meat, spinach and chard.   Along with calcium, phosphorus helps build strong bones and teeth. Foods that contain substantial amounts of...

Eat Your Minerals: Foods Rich in Magnesium, Calcium and Potassium

Your muscles, kidneys and heart require magnesium to function optimally. Good dietary sources of magnesium include legumes, whole grains, wheat bran, soybean flour, whole-wheat flour, oat bran, spinach, beet greens, green leafy vegetables and Swiss chard. Your body...