A list of healthy foods rich in Zinc
Nowadays over 2 billion people on the planet are deficient in zinc. This is an important
trace mineral needed regularly by the body in small amounts.
The body cannot store zinc for very long so
it is important to get it from your foods often.
Over time zinc deficiencies can lead to a
great range of health problems such as loss of taste and smell, skin problems, major depression,
eye disorders ulcers in the stomach and mouth, inflammation, prostate issues and low testosterone.
The cells of the body need zinc in trace amounts
as it used by over 2000 enzymes which perform different functions related to DNA.
In today's video we will share with you a
list of the best foods rich in zinc.
Eating these often will help your body to use other nutrients, build and repair tissues
and maintain a healthy immune system.
1. Alaskan Crab Studies show that not having a zinc can stunt
growth in babies, children and teenagers. Shellfish such as crabs are excellent sources
of zinc for minors and pregnant women. We recommend always cooking your shellfish to
kill any bacteria that may be present. 100g contains 65% of the daily value for zinc.
2. Beef
We highly recommend eating grass fed beef if you feel low often or suffer with depression.
100g contains 44% of the recommended daily value of zinc. This zinc binds to proteins
to make neurotransmitters in the brain such as dopamine, which creates feelings of peace
and happiness.
3. Flaxseeds Flaxseeds also contain small amounts of zinc
along with others minerals which can improve the health of the skin. Eating these can help
to treat dry cracked skin, acne and ulcers. Grind these just before eating to help the
body process the omega 3 they contain.
4. Apple Cider Vinegar Many people have a condition called low stomach
acid, which often leaves you feeling bloated, with heartburn or acid reflux. If you have
this, then your body is unable to absorb zinc and other nutrients properly. Drink 2 teaspoons
of ACV in a glass of water before meals to strengthen the stomach and absorb more minerals.
5. Oysters
These delicious shellfish are packed full of the trace mineral zinc. 6 medium sized
oysters supply the body with 145% of the recommend daily value of zinc.
6. Pumpkin Seeds
100g of pumpkin seeds provides 8mg of zinc which is roughly 90% of the daily intake needed.
In men, the prostate gland has the highest concentration of zinc. Zinc is needed to prevent
prostate enlargement and making testosterone.
7. Watermelon Seeds 1 cup of watermelon seeds contains 100% the
daily value of zinc. You can bake these into delicious recipes to get more seeds into your
diet. We recommend baking these into crackers along with pumpkin seeds and almonds.
8. Cheddar
Cheese from grass fed cows also contains small amounts of zinc that can boost your intake.
Eating a little cheese on the home made crackers mentioned earlier is a good way of getting
more healthy minerals into your body.
9. Pine Nuts These are another fine source of zinc which
also contains magnesium and vitamins which support the health of the heart. Eating a
handful of seeds and nuts regularly can prevent long term illnesses with age. 1 cup of dried
pine nuts contains 9mg of zinc, around 90% of the daily value needed.
10. Hemp Seeds
Known for their healing properties hemp seeds are becoming more popular as a super food.
3 tablespoons contains 43% of the daily value of zinc.
11. Cashews
We recommend eating a mixture of nuts and seeds when trying to boost the very important
zinc mineral into the body. By eating a mixture of nutritious foods you give your body a good
balance of different nutrients. 1oz of cashews provides 15 % of your daily value for zinc.
12. Spinach
We recommend eating cruciferous vegetables like spinach to boost your intake of trace
minerals. Spinach has a small amount of zinc (0.8g in 100g) however it also has other nutrients
which help your body to utilize zinc.
As you can see, zinc is a difficult mineral to get into your diet but is extremely important.
Try eating a mixture of these foods on a daily
basis to boost your intake of the trace mineral.
Many of the soils nowadays are depleted of trace minerals so you may need to supplement
using liquid trace mineral formulas.
Remember that the body cannot store zinc for very long like other nutrients, so it is important
to consume it regularly.
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