Minerals

Minerals in our diet can come either from plant or animal sources. Minerals originate in the soil. They are then absorbed by plants. Animals get their minerals by feeding either directly on the plants, or indirectly through other animals which feed on plants.

Examples : Potassium,,Calcium, Iron And Magnesium.

Potassium : - Facilitates the transmission of nerve impulses
-Regulate the balance of fluids in our body and helps regulate heartbeat or hear rhythm.

Examples of food : avocado, orange, honeydew, apricot, prune, banana, potato, radish, tomato, spinach, beans and beetroot.


Calcium
-needed for strong bones and teeth
-required for blood clotting
-enables proper contraction of muscles
-aids the transmission of nerve impulses.

Examples of food : blackberry, raspberry, lemon, orange, plum, prune spinach, broccoli, cabbage, celery, beans, leek, carrot and turnip.


Iron
-helps in the formation of red blood cells
-increases our resistance to disease.

Examples of Food : dried apricot, dried dates, dried rasins, prune, banana spinach, beans, peas, parsley, radish and broccoli.

Magnesium
-Important for the formation of bones and teeth
- enables the proper functioning of nerves and muscles
-helps in the production of energy for the body.

Examples of Food : prune, dried dates, dried apricot, banana, blackberry, raspberry, rasins, spinach, beans, peas, lentils, parsley, beetroot and cabbage.