Minerals and trace elements - functions in the body

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Over 100 mg per day is needed. They are involved in, among other things, the regulation of the skeleton, nervous system, muscles, and fluid balance.

Ca Calcium - Structure of bones and teeth, muscle contraction, nervous system function, blood clotting
P Phosphorus - Structure of bones and teeth, energy metabolism (ATP), structure of cell membranes
K Potassium - Fluid balance, nerve impulses, muscle function, heart rhythm
Na Sodium - Fluid balance, nervous system function, muscle contraction
Mg Magnesium - Muscle and nervous system function, energy metabolism, bone health
S Sulfur - Component of proteins and amino acids, enzyme function
Cl Chloride - Fluid balance, formation of stomach acid

Vegetable casserole - broccoli, cauliflower
Broccoli provides a wide range of nutrients, including vitamin C, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, and... 
Tomato salad - red onion, blackcurrant
Extra virgin olive oil, Italian flavor booster, parsley
Lettuce, tomato, red onion, blackcurrant... 
Tomato salad - red onion, basil
Extra virgin olive oil Red wine vinegar Basil Black pepper Red onion Tomato... 
The health benefits of olive oil 1
The health benefits of olive oil are in a league of their own. The following claims are... 
Soup made in the oven
Soup made in the oven... 
Rosemary Salad
Rosemary Salad: If you mix a few rosemary leaves and other herbs into oil, you get a delicious and natural dressing that you can put on both bread and... 
Root vegetables cooked in a pan
Rapeseed oil, black pepper, basil, parsley, salt
Yellow onion, garlic, parsnip, carrot, sweet potato, potato Sauté the... 
Red!
Red!
Salad ingredients:
Extra virgin olive oil, Campari, basil, parsley, black pepper, (garlic)
Lettuce, cucumber, bell... 
Red salad
Red Salad Extra virgin olive oil
Calvados
Black pepper
Parsley
Lettuce... 
If you are allergic
Red onion tomato
More details 
Rapeseed oil
Rapeseed oil contains plenty of healthy fatty acids, such as omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, which are essential for... 
Pickled broccoli
Chopped broccoli
Boil the spices in water - black pepper, rosemary, mustard seeds...

Place... 
Persimmon and Bell Pepper Salad
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Pecan Salad
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Lettuce, cucumber, tomato, bell pepper
Pecan nut... 
If you are allergic
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Health benefits of bell peppers:
- Vitamin C
Yellow bell peppers can contain... 
Omelette - celery, zucchini
Omelet:
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Nutrients of cauliflower
Cauliflower is a highly nutritious vegetable. It contains a lot of vitamin C, vitamin K, and other vitamins, such as B vitamins. In addition, it... 
Minced meat stew - beetroot
Delicious root vegetable stew, with lean beef as the protein:
Sauté onions and... 
Honey onions and stuffed peppers
Health benefits of bell peppers:
- Vitamin C
Yellow bell peppers... 
Garlic
Garlic contains many important nutrients, such as:
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HVL25773 Garlic and leeks
Garlic potatoes with extra virgin olive oil: Peel a few cloves of garlic and chop the leeks, potatoes, lettuce leaves and basil. Mix the broth: extra... 
HVK26647 Avocado
Avocado contains plenty of healthy fats, which promote the functioning of the heart and circulatory system. Avocado is also a good source of folate. Getting... 
HVH27130 Green bean
Green beans, also known as haricot verts, are a plant belonging to the garden bean family, harvested early. Green beans are actually immature pods... 
HTM26175 Tomato
Tomato Nutritional Composition (100 g raw tomato)
Basic nutrients
• Calories: 18... 
HSP26230 Onion
Onion is a nutritious vegetable that contains plenty of vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin C, B vitamins, potassium, and manganese. Additionally, it... 
Celeriac
It is said that even athletes in ancient Greece drank celery juice to improve their performance. Celeriac contains important dietary fibers that enhance... 
Radish
Radish - Raphanus sativus var. sativus
- The color of radishes indicates that they are rich... 
Asparagus pan
Ingredients for the asparagus pan:
- Extra virgin olive oil, black pepper, salt, dill, yellow onion, broccoli, cauliflower, asparagus... 
Asparagus
Oven vegetables - asparagus: Extra virgin olive oil, black pepper, dill, salt Squeeze a little lemon over the finished dish. 
Broccoli and cauliflower
Broccoli and cauliflower Broccoli provides a wide range of nutrients, including vitamin C, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, and... 
Potato - Rosamunda
On a halved potato, add extra virgin olive oil, black pepper, rosemary, and salt.
Oven 180 degrees... 
Carrot
The carrot is the king of root vegetables. 
Red bell pepper
A medium-sized bell pepper contains only about 30 calories, making it a very diet-friendly food.
Bell... 
"Oven dumplings" - beetroot
Put the ingredients in a bowl:
- low-fat minced meat
- salt, ground black pepper... 
Beetroot
Beetroot is known for its versatile health benefits. It is full of nutrients that support, among other things, liver function and digestion. 
Parsnip pie
How to use rapeseed oil in pie dough?
You can make the base like this:
- 1... 
Parsnip
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Lingonberry
Lingonberry is a superberry of the northern nature, known for its tart flavor and versatile health benefits. Lingonberry is especially known for... 
Nuts and almonds
Nuts are a very handy and healthy option, for example as a snack, because they contain a lot of healthy and soft fats, as well as protein, fiber, vitamins, and... 
A jug of water for reducing bloating
A sufficient amount of water is important for the functioning of the entire body.
Water keeps... 
Oat bread - salad, avocado, pear, lemon
Crunchy snacks support oral health.
The portion also shows the amount and content of the food.
Fresh water... 
Eggplant delicacy
Munakoiso, tuo kiiltävä ja kauniin violetti kasvis, on paljon enemmän kuin pelkkä lisuke "moussakassa". Se... 
Nutrients of beetroot
Nutrients in Beetroot
Beetroot is rich in beneficial nutrients that support various bodily... 
HMS26167 Cultivated Blueberries
Blueberries (cultivated) are a true health bomb, and their nutritional profile makes them an... 
Blackcurrants rolled in dark chocolate
Melt the dark chocolate until runny and roll the (frozen) blackcurrants in the chocolate. 
HMN26818 Strawberry
Why should you eat strawberries? Strawberries are rich in antioxidants. When eaten every day, strawberries protect the brain and short-term memory. In... 
Apple
Malus domestica... 
Eggplant
More details 
Cucumber
After sweaty exercise, such a wonderful cucumber. Cut at least ten centimeters off the cucumber and take a bite. 
HKL27323 Cabbage
Cabbage is a low-calorie and nutritious vegetable that is a good source of vitamins C and K. It also contains g of fat, 5 g of carbs, and 1 g of protein. Cabbage... 
Yellow bell pepper
The health benefits of bell peppers are varied and significant: Rich in nutrients: Bell peppers are packed with vitamins, such as vitamin C, vitamin... 
HJG26933 Yogurt
Probioottien lähde... 
HHR27260 Pea
Pisum sativum... 
Eggplant - Berenjena - Algo Especial
Eggplant
Something special
Ingredients:
Eggplant, salt, allspice, chili, tomato, thyme, grated... 
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Extra virgin olive oil, white wine vinegar, dill, black pepper
Lettuce, cucumber, avocado... 
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Green bell pepper is a nutritious vegetable that offers many health benefits, including being rich... 
Grandma's cucumbers
Grandma's cucumbers
- salt, sugar, dill, gin... 
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Ingredients:
Garlic, onion, black pepper, salt, dill, grated cheese, "Siri-cream" = fat-free... 
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Canola oil, yellow onion, chili, celeriac, parsnip, carrot shreds, apple, cinnamon... 
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The exact recipe of Campari is... 
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If you are allergic to certain ingredients found in food and cosmetics, such as colorings or preservatives, you can use various types of alcohol to add flavor to... 
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For the pot:
Rapeseed oil, yellow onion and red onion, chopped, black pepper, previously... 
Beetroot casserole - blue cheese
Beetroot Bake with Blue Cheese
Ingredients:
• 4–5 medium... 
Bachata salad
Bachata salad... 
Asparagus soup
Ingredients for asparagus soup:
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