–by Tom Dewell, guest author
Earlier this month, we wrote that one of the best ways to protect yourself from the Coronavirus is to eat healthily. One of the things that a healthy diet includes is foods high in specific micronutrients.
So what are they? A definition from biochemistry is:
An essential nutrient, as a trace mineral or vitamin that is required by an organism in minute amounts.
Where to get your Micro-nutrients
So where can we get these nutrients? Here is a list of some of the “most nutrient-dense” foods available. I’m sourcing this from this website –The 11 Most Nutrient-Dense Foods on the Planet – which has lots more detail for you to check on yourself.
Salmon — and other fatty types of fish — contain the greatest amount of omega-3’s fatty acids.
Kale – Of all the healthy leafy greens, kale is the king. Contains, among other things, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K1, Vitamin B6 and lots of minerals
Kale.
Seaweed – contains high amounts of calcium, iron, magnesium and manganese and various bioactive compounds like carotenoids.
Garlic – is high in vitamins C, B1 and B6, calcium, potassium, copper, manganese and selenium and studies have shown it can help lower high blood pressure. Plus it is yummy!
Shellfish – are some of the most nutritious animals found in the sea. They are very high in important nutrients like vitamin B12 and zinc.
So, that’s the first 5 out of our list of 11. check in with us next week for some more yummy sources of micronutrients. (Hint: one of them is very dark, a little bitter and full of glycine (n/d), arginine (n/d) and methionine (n/d).
