Mineral-Rich Foods
Discover the best food sources of essential minerals for optimal health. Comprehensive guide from Nourish Medical Center naturopathic doctors in San Diego.
Mineral-Rich Foods
Minerals are essential nutrients that play critical roles in everything from bone health and energy production to immune function and hormone balance. This comprehensive guide helps you identify mineral-rich foods and ensure you’re meeting your body’s mineral needs through diet.
At Nourish Medical Center, we believe in food as medicine. While supplements can be helpful, getting minerals from whole foods provides additional benefits including better absorption, synergistic nutrients, and overall dietary quality.
You’ll Learn:
- Top food sources for essential minerals (calcium, magnesium, zinc, iron, selenium, and more)
- Functions of key minerals in the body
- How to build a mineral-rich diet
This handout provides detailed lists of foods rich in essential minerals, organized by mineral type. You’ll learn which foods provide the most bioavailable forms of each mineral and how to incorporate a variety of mineral-rich foods into your daily meals.
Who This Handout Is For:
- Individuals with known mineral deficiencies
- Anyone wanting to optimize their nutrient intake
- Patients with bone health concerns or osteoporosis
- Those preferring to meet nutritional needs through food
Download this handout to nourish your body with mineral-rich whole foods.
