Minerals

THIS SHOULD GO WITH MICRO-NUTRIENTS

Calcium

• Strengthens teeth and bones

• E.g dairy products, soya and green leafy vegetables

Iron

• To make haemoglobin in red blood cells to carry oxygen around the body

• E.g nuts, beans, red meat and green leafy vegetables

Sodium

• Controls amount of water in body

• Helps function of nerves and muscles

• E.g salt, processed foods and cured meats

Potassium

• Helps heart muscle work correctly

• Regulates balance of fluid in the body

• E.g bananas, broccoli, parsnips, beans, nuts and fish

Magnesium

• Helps convert food into energy

• E.g wholemeal bread, nuts and spinach

Dietary fibre (NSP)

• Helps digestion and prevents constipation

• E.g whole grain foods, brown rice, lentils, beans and pulses

Water

• Helps control body temperature

• Helps get rid of waste products from the body

• Prevents dehydration

• E.g fruits, vegetables, milk and eggs