We eat meat in general because it contains all kinds of nutrients. Because of the presence of all types of nutrients, when we eat meat foods, we get some of those nutrients, but if we need to get specific types of nutrients, vegetables, fruits, and greens help us a lot.
Iron
If iron is reduced in the body, the haemoglobin that can
attract oxygen will decrease, so iron is essential for the body. Since
oxygen is needed for food digestion, the haemoglobin level in the blood should
be high; otherwise, diseases like anaemia may occur, so we should include
iron-rich foods in our daily diet.
Foods
Meat, fish, Garlic, peas, drumsticks, spinach, and dates are high
in iron.
Sodium
Sodium is an important mineral salt that we need. If sodium
is reduced in the body, the body will lose weight.
Foods
When we eat normal salt we get enough sodium so we need an adequate amount of salt in our diet. Also, the amount of sodium is high in
chicken and collard greens.
Sodium is a good example that not all types of food and all
types of nutrients are essential for us because if we suddenly drink too much
water, the level of sodium in the body will decrease and our health may go to a
dangerous level. All types of nutrients should be sufficient in our body.
Calcium
All the bones in our body are made of calcium. This nutrient
has three roles in the body. If it decreases, the bones will lose strength.
Foods
Milk Yoghurt Cheese Broccoli Fish All Month White Beans etc.
are sufficient in quantity.
A deficiency of calcium in the body weakens the teeth so we
should take calcium-rich foods from a young age. We know the importance of
drinking water from the calcium content because if we drink less water,
calcium can turn into kidney stones. So no matter what kind of nutrients we
take, it is necessary to drink water daily as per our body weight.
Potassium
Potassium nourishes our muscles. Low potassium levels can
cause muscle weakness.
Foods
Bananas, oranges, avocados, kiwis, apricots, sweet potatoes,
tomatoes, black beans, salmon, and fish are high in potassium.
Magnesium
Magnesium stimulates the nervous system. Consuming foods rich in magnesium can prevent nerve-related diseases.
Foods
Almonds, Cashews, Pumpkin seeds, Avocados, Spinach, Black
beans, Red rice, and Bananas are high in potassium.
A video to explain the importance of food and the need for
nutrients.
Phosphorus
Phosphorus is a nutrient that can boost hair growth.
Deficiency of this nutrient can lead to hair loss as well as loss of phosphorus
which can lead to graying of hair and an older appearance. Those who want to
have good hair growth should take food rich in phosphorus.
Foods
Black rice, black beans, almonds, meat, sunflower seeds,
milk, yoghurt, salmon fish etc. are high in phosphorus.
Iodine
Iodine is a nutrient that can stimulate the secretory glands
in our body, so iodine is essential for us. Iodine is very essential for us and
when this nutrient is low we are likely to have thyroid problems.
Foods
Iodine is rich in milk, yoghurt, eggs, iodized salt, potatoes,
codfish, tuna fish, haddock fish, etc.
Manganese
Manganese is an excellent nutrient that nourishes the brain
and improves memory. Our brains will function better when we regularly consume
foods rich in manganese.
Foods
Manganese is high in black rice, red rice, greens, pineapple,
and blueberries.
Chlorine
Chlorine helps keep the body clean. These nutrients ensure
that unnecessary waste does not accumulate in the body.
Foods
Tomato milk, salmon, and common salt that we use daily
contain enough chlorine.
Fluorine
Fluorine is an essential nutrient for humans because it has
the power to protect against disease and gives the body an excellent immune
system.
Foods
Vegetables, potatoes, green tea, black tea, canned fish, etc.
are high in fluorine. Fluorine is very useful for the health of our teeth.
A few things to keep in mind while cooking
The foods we eat are vegetables, greens, dairy products, and grains, which contain natural nutrients. Cooking and overcooking foods destroys
natural nutrients. Therefore, it is necessary to know clearly which type of
food should be cooked and eaten at which temperature.