Buy These Foods Rich In Essential Nutrients

Every time I do a hair analysis, each of my clients is deficient in some sort of essential nutrient.

I am a big believer in supplementing with a quality multivitamin and trace mineral complex because our foods, these days, are pretty darn devoid in the essential nutrients. That said, it is best to get your vitamins through whole foods.

I do the hair analysis for people all over the world, and many people in other countries don’t have easy access to quality supplements and most believe that they get their nutrients from their food.

Primarily, most other countries do have a better food quality than we have in the good ole’ USA.

Think fresh cheese in Switzerland, beef in Costa Rica, and olive oil in Italy.

Can you say American corporate farming and Big Agra’s processed GMO foods?

Yuck.

Buy Local

It’s best to buy your food locally and to support your local farmer’s markets and small-town groceries. Meat markets, bakeries, and fruit stands are disappearing in America, but rural areas and small towns still have some good ones.

What treasures.

But, local markets are all over Europe and Central and South America.

Vitamin Rich Foods

Here is a list of some of the best foods that supply the essential nutrients needed to maintain good health. And, don’t forget about the trace minerals – people need these as much as they need the essential vitamins.

Ca/Mg

1. Seeds
2. Cheese
3. Yogurt.
4. Sardines and canned salmon
5. Beans and lentils
6. Almonds
7. Whey Protein
8. Some leafy greens

Zinc

1. Whole grains
2. Dairy products
3. Oysters
4. Red meat and poultry
5. Beans
6. Chickpeas
7. Nuts (such as cashews and almonds)

Chromium

1. Broccoli
2. Barley
3. Grape juice
4. Wine
5. Potatoes
6. Beef

Iodine

1. Seaweed
2. Cod
3. Dairy
4. Iodized salt
5. Shrimp
6. Tuna
7. Eggs
8. Prunes

Sulfur

1. Arugula
2. Carageenan
3. Coconut milk, juice, oil
4. Cruciferous veggies, including: bok choy, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, horseradish, kale, kohlrabi, mustard leaves, radish, turnips, watercress
5. Dairy (except butter)
6. Dried fruits
7. Eggs
8. Garlic

Iron

1. Shellfish
2. Spinach
3. Liver (if you eat meat)
4. Legumes
5. Pumpkin Seeds
6. Quinoa
7. Turkey

Zirconium

1. Meat
2. Dairy products
3. Vegetables
4. Grains
5. Nuts

Molybdenum

1.  Legumes such as peas and lentils
2.  Kidney beans, navy beans, and lima beans
3.  Almonds, cashews, chestnuts, and peanuts
4.  Soy products such as soy milk, soybeans, and tofu
5.  Dairy products, especially cheese and yogurt
6.  Leafy vegetables
7.  Eggs
8.  Whole grains

Lithium

1. Grains
2. Vegetables
3. Mustard
4. Kelp
5. Pistachios
6. Dairy
7. Fish
8. Meat

This is a short list, but these nutrients are some of the most common nutrients people are low in these days.

Happy shopping, and Bon Appetite!

 

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only, and is educational in nature. The FDA may not have evaluated some of the statements.  This article is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Please discuss with your own, qualified health care provider before adding supplements or making any changes to your dietary program.

Before taking vitamins, consult your doctor; pre-existing medical conditions or medications you are taking can affect how your body responds to multivitamins.