Are you 9 out of 10? Do you suffer from Micro-Nutrient Deficiency?

by Brigitte Dabbas

The golden rule when starting a weight loss journey is 80% nutrition and 20% exercise. Nutritionists estimate that 9 out of 10 people are not receiving the proper micronutrients, which are vitamin and minerals found in certain foods.

Before you can see the benefits of the foods you consume, chemical reactions must take place. These chemical reactions occur between essential vitamins and minerals. We receive these vitamins and minerals from proper nutrition. If these vitamins and minerals are missing, then the necessary chemical reactions will not take place and the body will be unable to reach optimal performance. Micronutrients are extremely important because they provide the best fuel and make you feel full. Once you start consuming micronutrient rich foods, you will be able to drop the pounds, increase energy, and improve overall health. Read that again!

Essential Minerals

Calcium
Magnesium
Phosphorus
Potassium
Sodium
Sulphur
Iron
Zinc
Copper
Manganese
Chromium
Selenium
Cobalt
Fluorine
Silicon
Iodine
Molybdenum
Vanadium
Arsenic
Nickel
Tin

Essential Vitamins

A (retinol)
B1(thiamine)
B2 (riboflavin)
B3 (niacin)
B5 (pantothenic acid)
B6 (pyridoxine)
B12 (cyanocobalamine)
Folic acid
Biotin
C
D
E
K

You may be wondering how to get your daily intake of micronutrients?

Consume micronutrient rich foods! This will help with immunity, and promote good health. Nutritional facts about food should be found on food labels.

Calcium - milk, yogurt, spinach, and sardines
Vitamin B12 - fish, cheese, and eggs
Zinc - cashews, garbanzo beans, lentils
Potassium - bananas, spinach, potatoes, and apricots
Vitamin C - oranges, peppers, broccoli, and banana, eggplant, spinach

A good rule to follow for good nutrition is to consume 5 to 9 servings of fruits and vegetables daily.

Call to Action: Start consuming micronutrient rich foods!