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
Root vegetables and vegetablesSalads and plant-based mealsSubstances that affect gut healthPuhdista maksasi punajuurella
Onion is a nutritious vegetable that contains plenty of vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin C, B vitamins, potassium, and manganese. Additionally, it is a good source of fiber. These nutrients are essential for the proper functioning of a healthy body.
Tomato Nutritional Composition (100 g raw tomato)
Basic nutrients
• Calories: 18 kcal – light and low in energy
• Water: 95% – excellent...
Basic nutrients
• Calories: 18 kcal – light and low in energy
• Water: 95% – excellent...
Extra virgin olive oil, Italian flavor booster, parsley
Lettuce, tomato, red onion, blackcurrant...
Lettuce, tomato, red onion, blackcurrant...
Extra virgin olive oil Red wine vinegar Basil Black pepper Red onion Tomato...
Green beans, also known as haricot verts, are a plant belonging to the garden bean family, harvested early. Green beans are actually immature pods that are eaten whole with their seeds, and they originate from Central and South America, but they are grown all over the world. Beans are...
Broccoli provides a wide range of nutrients, including vitamin C, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, and potassium.
Broccoli contains fiber, selenium, and...
Broccoli contains fiber, selenium, and...
Broccoli and cauliflower Broccoli provides a wide range of nutrients, including vitamin C, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, and potassium.
Broccoli contains fiber, selenium, and...
Broccoli contains fiber, selenium, and...
Chopped broccoli
Boil the spices in water - black pepper, rosemary, mustard seeds...
Place the broccoli at the bottom of a jar and pour the...
Boil the spices in water - black pepper, rosemary, mustard seeds...
Place the broccoli at the bottom of a jar and pour the...
Celeriac as a generous ingredient in the puréed soup:
Canola oil, yellow onion, chili, celeriac, parsnip, carrot shreds, apple, cinnamon sugar, rosemary, black pepper, potatoes, salt.
Squeeze lemon...
Canola oil, yellow onion, chili, celeriac, parsnip, carrot shreds, apple, cinnamon sugar, rosemary, black pepper, potatoes, salt.
Squeeze lemon...
Eggplant
Something special
Ingredients:
Eggplant, salt, allspice, chili, tomato, thyme, grated cheese Oven 180...
Something special
Ingredients:
Eggplant, salt, allspice, chili, tomato, thyme, grated cheese Oven 180...
Munakoiso, tuo kiiltävä ja kauniin violetti kasvis, on paljon enemmän kuin pelkkä lisuke "moussakassa". Se on täynnä ravinteita ja terveyshyötyjä, jotka tekevät siitä varsin arvokkaan...
After sweaty exercise, such a wonderful cucumber. Cut at least ten centimeters off the cucumber and take a bite.
A sufficient amount of water is important for the functioning of the entire body.
Water keeps metabolism moving and removes waste substances and fluids accumulated in the...
Water keeps metabolism moving and removes waste substances and fluids accumulated in the...
Oven vegetables - asparagus: Extra virgin olive oil, black pepper, dill, salt Squeeze a little lemon over the finished dish.
Ingredients for asparagus soup:
- rapeseed oil, green fresh asparagus, apple, water, salt, sugar, black pepper, onion, garlic
- cream, lemon
- for...
- rapeseed oil, green fresh asparagus, apple, water, salt, sugar, black pepper, onion, garlic
- cream, lemon
- for...
Ingredients for the asparagus pan:
- Extra virgin olive oil, black pepper, salt, dill, yellow onion, broccoli, cauliflower, asparagus
- Black pepper-spiced chicken tenderloins Add fresh olive oil, dill, and...
- Extra virgin olive oil, black pepper, salt, dill, yellow onion, broccoli, cauliflower, asparagus
- Black pepper-spiced chicken tenderloins Add fresh olive oil, dill, and...
Garlic contains many important nutrients, such as:
- Vitamin C, which supports the immune system and promotes skin health.
- Vitamin B6, which is involved in...
- Vitamin C, which supports the immune system and promotes skin health.
- Vitamin B6, which is involved in...
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 virgin olive oil, egg, black pepper, salt, milk, grated cheese Oven 180 degrees...
Garlic Potatoes
Ingredients:
Garlic, onion, black pepper, salt, dill, grated cheese, "Siri-cream" = fat-free milk + rapeseed oil Oven 180 degrees, 130 degrees...
Ingredients:
Garlic, onion, black pepper, salt, dill, grated cheese, "Siri-cream" = fat-free milk + rapeseed oil Oven 180 degrees, 130 degrees...
On a halved potato, add extra virgin olive oil, black pepper, rosemary, and salt.
Oven 180 degrees...
Oven 180 degrees...
Put the ingredients in a bowl:
- low-fat minced meat
- salt, ground black pepper
- egg
- cooked beetroot, chopped
- grated...
- low-fat minced meat
- salt, ground black pepper
- egg
- cooked beetroot, chopped
- grated...
Delicious root vegetable stew, with lean beef as the protein:
Sauté onions and red onions in canola oil over low heat, add slices of carrot, parsnip, and cooked...
Sauté onions and red onions in canola oil over low heat, add slices of carrot, parsnip, and cooked...
For the pot:
Rapeseed oil, yellow onion and red onion, chopped, black pepper, previously boiled and pickled beetroot, chopped cabbage seasoned with syrup cooked in...
Rapeseed oil, yellow onion and red onion, chopped, black pepper, previously boiled and pickled beetroot, chopped cabbage seasoned with syrup cooked in...
Beetroot is known for its versatile health benefits. It is full of nutrients that support, among other things, liver function and digestion.
Nutrients in Beetroot
Beetroot is rich in beneficial nutrients that support various bodily functions:
- Vitamin B9 (folate): Promotes cell regeneration and...
Beetroot is rich in beneficial nutrients that support various bodily functions:
- Vitamin B9 (folate): Promotes cell regeneration and...
Beetroot Bake with Blue Cheese
Ingredients:
• 4–5 medium beetroots
• 1-3 onions
• 1 bell pepper (red...
Ingredients:
• 4–5 medium beetroots
• 1-3 onions
• 1 bell pepper (red...
Omelet:
Sauté onion and celery in rapeseed oil, season with black pepper and rosemary.
Add chopped zucchini, (add more black pepper). Add a...
Sauté onion and celery in rapeseed oil, season with black pepper and rosemary.
Add chopped zucchini, (add more black pepper). Add a...
Colorful Vegetable Casserole:
Ingredients - Cauliflower, broccoli, zucchini, sweet potato, red bell...
Ingredients - Cauliflower, broccoli, zucchini, sweet potato, red bell...
Radish - Raphanus sativus var. sativus
- The color of radishes indicates that they are rich in flavonoids. The spicy taste, in turn, is a reminder that radishes are effective in...
- The color of radishes indicates that they are rich in flavonoids. The spicy taste, in turn, is a reminder that radishes are effective in...
Rapeseed oil, black pepper, basil, parsley, salt
Yellow onion, garlic, parsnip, carrot, sweet potato, potato Sauté the vegetables, starting with the ones that take the longest to cook. When they reach al dente, drizzle a little dark rum...
Yellow onion, garlic, parsnip, carrot, sweet potato, potato Sauté the vegetables, starting with the ones that take the longest to cook. When they reach al dente, drizzle a little dark rum...
How to use rapeseed oil in pie dough?
You can make the base like this:
- 1 dl rapeseed oil
- 1 dl water
- 3 dl wheat flour...
You can make the base like this:
- 1 dl rapeseed oil
- 1 dl water
- 3 dl wheat flour...
Vitamin B: The root contains vitamins B1, B2, and B6, which help the body convert food into energy. Vitamin B folate is especially important for pregnant women. Potassium: Potassium is particularly good for blood pressure and is also needed to regulate fluid balance and support the nervous system. Fiber: Parsnip...
It is said that even athletes in ancient Greece drank celery juice to improve their performance. Celeriac contains important dietary fibers that enhance digestion and metabolism. Like other root vegetables, it contains essential trace elements and minerals for us but only a small amount of...
Green bell pepper is a nutritious vegetable that offers many health benefits, including being rich in vitamins, antioxidants, and fiber. Nutritional values
Vitamin C:
Green...
Vitamin C:
Green...
Health benefits of bell peppers:
- Vitamin C
Yellow bell peppers can contain up to five times more vitamin C than oranges. This strengthens the immune system, helps...
- Vitamin C
Yellow bell peppers can contain up to five times more vitamin C than oranges. This strengthens the immune system, helps...
Health benefits of bell peppers:
- Vitamin C
Yellow bell peppers can contain up to five times more vitamin C than oranges. This strengthens the...
- Vitamin C
Yellow bell peppers can contain up to five times more vitamin C than oranges. This strengthens the...
A medium-sized bell pepper contains only about 30 calories, making it a very diet-friendly food.
Bell peppers are also a good source of vitamins and minerals, including...
Bell peppers are also a good source of vitamins and minerals, including...
The health benefits of bell peppers are varied and significant: Rich in nutrients: Bell peppers are packed with vitamins, such as vitamin C, vitamin A, and B vitamins, which support the immune system and eye health. Heart health: The potassium and antioxidants in bell peppers may...
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 is a good source of fiber and antioxidants. Cauliflower supports health in many ways, including promoting heart health and reducing inflammation.
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 (head cabbage) has 31 kcal per 100 grams.
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 salads.
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 foods as spices and as a preservative for a few days of refrigerated storage.
Red!
Salad ingredients:
Extra virgin olive oil, Campari, basil, parsley, black pepper, (garlic)
Lettuce, cucumber, bell pepper, tomato...
Salad ingredients:
Extra virgin olive oil, Campari, basil, parsley, black pepper, (garlic)
Lettuce, cucumber, bell pepper, tomato...
Extra virgin olive oil, white wine vinegar, dill, black pepper
Lettuce, cucumber, avocado...
Lettuce, cucumber, avocado...
Persimmon and Bell Pepper Salad: Extra virgin olive oil, Calvados, black pepper, lemon Salad, bell pepper, persimmon...
Red Salad Extra virgin olive oil
Calvados
Black pepper
Parsley
Lettuce
Red bell pepper
Tomato
Sautéed...
Calvados
Black pepper
Parsley
Lettuce
Red bell pepper
Tomato
Sautéed...
If you are allergic
Pecan Salad Extra virgin olive oil, Campari, black pepper, parsley
Lettuce, cucumber, tomato, bell pepper
Pecan nut...
Lettuce, cucumber, tomato, bell pepper
Pecan nut...
If you are allergic
The Italians have deliberately made Campari a somewhat mysterious drink.
The exact recipe of Campari is still a secret, but fortunately, we still know quite a lot about what is...
The exact recipe of Campari is still a secret, but fortunately, we still know quite a lot about what is...
Blueberries (cultivated) are a true health bomb, and their nutritional profile makes them an excellent addition to any diet.
Nutritional content...
Nutritional content...
Lingonberry is a superberry of the northern nature, known for its tart flavor and versatile health benefits. Lingonberry is especially known for its effects on cholesterol management and supporting the immune system.
Melt the dark chocolate until runny and roll the (frozen) blackcurrants in the chocolate.
Why should you eat strawberries? Strawberries are rich in antioxidants. When eaten every day, strawberries protect the brain and short-term memory. In addition, strawberries improve the immune system, increase blood counts, remove fluid, fight fatigue and stress, and increase sexual energy. They...
Crunchy snacks support oral health.
The portion also shows the amount and content of the food.
Fresh water crowns the portion. SiriSiri: "I always put a teaspoon of cold-pressed olive oil on my bread. There...
The portion also shows the amount and content of the food.
Fresh water crowns the portion. SiriSiri: "I always put a teaspoon of cold-pressed olive oil on my bread. There...
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 the recommended amount of folate reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases. Avocado also contains potassium, magnesium, and manganese. Fiber...
Rapeseed oil contains plenty of healthy fatty acids, such as omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, which are essential for the body. In addition, rapeseed oil is a good source of vitamin E, which...
The health benefits of olive oil are in a league of their own. The following claims are scientifically proven. Olive oil is high in healthy monounsaturated fats
- Olive...
- Olive...
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 minerals. Nuts are very calorie-dense, so even a small amount is enough to provide a substantial boost of energy. The fat...
